Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Mayo, Yukon: 10-15 cm Expected Friday
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Mayo, with 10 to 15 cm of accumulation expected to cause difficult travel conditions through Friday night.
Alert Details
Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Mayo region. The alert was issued early Friday morning as a low-pressure system approaches the Yukon territory.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically impacts the community of Mayo and the immediate surrounding geographic area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility is expected to be reduced at times during periods of heavy snowfall. Environment Canada encourages residents to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be submitted via email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or shared on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Total snowfall accumulations are forecast to reach between 10 and 15 cm. As the low-pressure system moves through the region, snow is expected to be heavy at times, which may significantly impact local visibility and travel safety.
Timeline
The snowfall is expected to begin late Friday afternoon. The heaviest conditions will persist through the evening hours before the snow begins to taper off late Friday night.
Source: ECCC Official Notice