A fast-moving and intense snowstorm is expected to whip into the Edmonton region Thursday morning, bringing battering winds and heavy snowfall.

A snow squall watch has been issued for the City of Edmonton, as well as the neighbouring communities of Sherwood Park and St. Albert. 

After a relatively balmy week which saw some record highs, the region is expected to experience a sudden and fierce change in the weather. 

A narrow band of snow squalls is expected to develop Thursday morning, bringing br…