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Snow in the forecast for Calgary this week

Calgarians have been enjoying a bit of a warm spell this November, but that could soon come to an end if expected showers turn into flurries this week.

30% chance of flurries on Wednesday, Environment Canada says

Calgary hasn't seen much snow yet, and temperatures are still expected to remain mild in the city this week. (Monty Kruger/CBC)

Calgarians have been enjoying a bit of a warm spell this November, but that cameto an end Tuesday asshowers turned into flurries.

There is also fog in the forecast for Tuesday night into the morning commute, with a 30 per cent chance of flurries Wednesday.

Temperatures are supposed to improve by the weekend, with 8C in the forecast for Sunday good news for football fans heading to McMahon Stadium for thewestern final.

Light snow is also in the forecastforthe mountains west of Calgary.

"Light snow ending this evening then partly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries. Low minus 4.," said Environment Canada on its website Tuesday.

It's been a pretty mild season so far, but there has been a lot of snow at higher elevations in the Rockies leading Sunshine Village to have its earliest start in over 30 years.

But warm weather has delayedthe opening of other ski hills, like Nakiska which has pushed its date back.