Calgary is located about an hour's drive east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. The city's location near the Rockies has a great effect on its climate. And, despite the fact that Alberta is considered a prairie province, the city is moderately hilly. Typical of the Canadian stereotype, winters in Calgary are long and cold, sometimes uncomfortably so. However, the cold months are punctuated by warm Chinook winds which can raise the temperature quickly and significantly. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the climate in the Canadian city of Calgary, Alberta. read more...
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
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