Two snowstorms in January forced residents of Alberta and Saskatchewan to claim $ 132 million in insured property, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
The first natural phenomenon, which affected the two Prairie provinces as well as British Columbia between January 12 and 14, caused approximately $ 30 million in damages in the territory of Alberta, particularly in the regions of Calgary, Lethbridge and Taber .
The storm had also resulted in spending of $ 70 million on the Saskatchewan side.
The second event, heavy snow squalls that affected only Alberta from January 19 to 20, caused damage estimated at $ 32 million. According to Calgary Sun, winds west of Calgary were 193 km / h, equivalent to a Category 2 tornado.
There is damage caused by objects that hit houses and business buildings. Uprooted trees, destroyed power lines and collapsed roofs were also seen during the storm.
Alberta in particular has not had it easy over the past year in terms of natural disasters. According to the IBC, in 2020 alone, more than $ 2 billion was claimed there due to flooding in Fort McMurray in April and May, hail in Calgary in June and storms in central and southern parts of the province in during the summer.
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