Slight chance of snow in Lethbridge has city crews, tire shops preparing [Video]

LETHBRIDGE –

While the start to fall has seen above-average temperatures for much of southern Alberta, the first chance of winter is in the forecast for Monday evening, which has many in Lethbridge preparing.

“Now that we have snow in the forecast, we are starting to see people panic a little bit to get their winter tires on,” said Matthew Whittaker, owner of Fountain Tire North.

“Things have been getting a lot busier.”

He says having winter tires on provides more traction in the snow and ice compared to all-season tires.

“If people plan accordingly, like when snow is in the forecast, and they get it done before it snows, it makes it easier for them. It makes it easier for us,” Whittaker said.

“They’re prepared for when the snow does fall, and it makes it a little less stressful on our end.”

With a chance of snow on Monday evening, crews with the City of Lethbridge transportation department …