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Edmonton's First Snowfall Spurs A Surge In Collisions

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 26, 2023 : A slow traffic on Ellerslie Road this afternoon, on October 26, 2023, in Edmonton, Canada. As winter made its entrance in Edmonton area, chaos ensued with almost 200 collisions reported in the city prompting quick city crew action using sand and salt. This year's strategy prioritized 'higher priority areas,' per the city council, as temperatures dropped from 2°C to -10°C, heralding winter's start (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10705402
Date Taken	26 October 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Weather
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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