Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Dempster Highway Through Wednesday Night
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for the Dempster Highway, warning of visibility dropping below 400 meters due to strong winds and loose snow.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the Dempster Highway region. This alert is triggered when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected to impact travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The advisory is specifically in effect for the Dempster Highway. Travelers in this region should prepare for hazardous driving conditions and significantly reduced visibility.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather conditions, you can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #YTStorm. Exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary, as visibility can change rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect loose snow on the ground to combine with strong easterly winds. Winds are predicted to reach speeds of 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. These conditions will generate visibilities of less than 400 meters in blowing snow.
Timeline
The advisory is in effect for Wednesday and Wednesday night. Strong winds are forecast to develop Wednesday morning, with conditions expected to improve late Wednesday night as the system moves through the area.
Source: ECCC Official Notice