Be sure to check road and weather conditions before you try and jump in the car this holiday.

If you do make it to the mountains this weekend, the avalanche forecast for Kananaskis Country is for new snow and strong southwest winds, which will increase the avalanche danger over the next few days. In terms of the local weather this weekend, it’s likely evening lows will hover about -26 C to -32 C with snow for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Those who may be traveling to other provinces like B.C. should be aware of new COVID-19 restrictions which are in place.

As of December 22 and until January 18, 2022, the B.C, government says indoor organized gatherings of any size are not allowed. Indoor events at venues can only have a capacity of 50 per cent. All bars and nightclubs in British Columbia will be closed.

Restaurants, cafes, and pubs can have a maximum of six people at each table and must have physical distancing or barriers between tables. And Adult exercise, fitness and dance activities are not allowed.

Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. And Everyone 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.