Blowing Snow Advisory in Effect for Attawapiskat

Source: ECCC · Attawapiskat

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 19, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a moderate blowing snow advisory for Attawapiskat, warning of up to 4 cm of snow and reduced visibility due to winds gusting up to 70 km/h.

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Record type
Blowing Snow Advisory
Affected area
Attawapiskat
Issued
April 19, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Attawapiskat.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow. This advisory is in effect and was issued by Environment Canada, effective from April 19, 2026, at 09:15 UTC.

Affected Areas

The advisory affects Attawapiskat.

What You Should Do

Travel may be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Snowfall accumulations up to 4 cm are expected, along with reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h will contribute to the poor visibility.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 19, 2026, at 09:15 UTC and expires on April 19, 2026, at 19:06 UTC. It is expected to last from this morning into this afternoon.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Environment Canada has issued a moderate blowing snow advisory for Attawapiskat, warning of up to 4 cm of snow and reduced visibility due to winds gusting up to 70 km/h.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Attawapiskat. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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