Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Dempster Highway Area

Source: ECCC · Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 13, 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 yellow advisory for blowing snow affecting the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains, with poor visibility expected from this afternoon through Monday afternoon.

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Record type
Blowing Snow Advisory
Affected area
Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains
Issued
April 13, 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 Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains.

Alert Details

A yellow advisory for blowing snow has been issued by Environment Canada (ECCC). It is in effect as per the alert details, with the event classified as blowing snow and a moderate severity level.

Affected Areas

The advisory affects the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains.

What You Should Do

Travel will likely 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 YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.

Expected Conditions

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected, resulting from a low pressure system bringing periods of flurries and strong easterly winds. This will lead to hazardous travel conditions.

Timeline

The advisory is effective this afternoon through Monday afternoon. Winds are expected to gradually diminish by Monday afternoon, with improving conditions thereafter.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow affecting the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains, with poor visibility expected from this afternoon through Monday afternoon.
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.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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