I inspected houses around Calgary until I retired. Weather here does specific things to a house, and most of the damage I found was slow and preventable. This guide goes season by season, system by system.
That warm winter wind is a welcome break, but it's also a stress test for your roof. An ice dam is a sign of heat loss from your attic, and a chinook can make a small problem much worse.
Chinook Home Guide is written by Rob Ferland, a retired home inspector near Calgary. Written near Calgary. No advertising and no paid placements on this guide.
This guide is general information for homeowners. It does not replace an inspection, a licensed trade, or the current rules published by your municipality.