Hailstorm Slams Alberta Highway, Leaves Cars Shattered

A sudden hailstorm pounded Highway 1 near Brooks, Alberta, on Aug. 20, leaving drivers trapped in dangerous conditions. Alyssa Snyder and her boyfriend were en route to Calgary when hailstones as large as toonies shattered five car windows, forcing them to seek shelter outside their vehicle. The storm passed in minutes but left behind cuts, bruises, and significant vehicle and property damage. Alberta often faces storm warnings, but this one proved far more destructive than expected.