Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Haines-Skagway Roads Through Thursday Night
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 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 blowing snow advisory for the Haines-Skagway Roads area, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through tonight.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow
- Affected area
- Haines-Skagway Roads
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Haines-Skagway Roads.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow weather advisory for blowing snow. The alert is currently in effect due to poor visibility caused by snow and strong winds across the region.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically covers the Haines-Skagway Roads, with particular impact noted on Haines Road from Haines Junction to Pleasant Camp.
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents and motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution if they must travel. Environment Canada recommends monitoring ongoing alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be sent via email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
A strong ridge of high pressure located in Yukon, combined with a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska, is producing strong northerly winds. These winds are resulting in blowing snow and near-zero visibilities in several locations within the advisory area.
Timeline
The advisory is effective immediately and will continue through tonight. Weather conditions are expected to improve early Friday morning. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 8:31 AM UTC on February 27, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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