Gusts at Nakiska Ridgetop over 140 km/h early Tuesday, wind warnings issued for southern Alberta

Intense westerly winds flowed over the Rockies early Tuesday and, according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, as of 7 a.m. peak gusts at Nakiska Ridgetop hit 142 km/h. Chinook conditions are likely to develop throughout the day with stronger winds expected in much of southern Alberta. In Calgary, sustained winds are expected to be around 30 km/h with gusts closer to 50 km/h. In the southwest corner of the province (where there is a natural topographical funnel) peak gusts could