Winter is expected to hit us hard on Friday, as a special weather statement has been issued for much of Central and southern Alberta Thursday morning.

Environment Canada says a Pacific low is forecasted to move through central BC tonight and track across south-central Alberta Friday.

This will bring with it a band of snow that could bring as much as 10cm by Friday afternoon, with higher amounts expected along the foothills and mountain peaks. 

It's also expected to bring high winds with it as well.

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The Environment Canada weather warning map as of 5:37 am Thursday morning, showing much of Central and all of southern Alberta under a special weather statement as heavy snow is expected for Friday.