Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Dempster Highway Through Tonight

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 [email protected] 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.