Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Dempster Highway Through Tonight
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the Dempster Highway, warning of poor visibility and wind gusts up to 70 km/h.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the Dempster Highway. The alert is triggered by widespread poor visibility resulting from the combination of loose snow and high winds.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically affects the Dempster Highway region.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the area are advised to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada. To report severe weather conditions, you can email YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Strong easterly winds of 50 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 70 km/h, are forecast for the region. These winds will interact with loose snow to create hazardous driving conditions, with visibility expected to drop below 400 meters in blowing snow.
Timeline
The advisory is effective immediately and remains in place through tonight. Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight as wind speeds begin to ease.
Source: ECCC Official Notice