Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for South Klondike Highway from Carcross to White Pass
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 warns of hazardous travel and near-zero visibility along the South Klondike Highway tonight due to strong winds and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow Advisory
- Affected area
- Yukon
- Issued
- April 6, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yukon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the South Klondike Highway. This immediate alert was triggered by a low pressure system moving into the Yukon region, creating hazardous conditions for travelers.
Affected Areas
The advisory is specifically targeted at the South Klondike Highway, covering the stretch from Carcross to White Pass.
What You Should Do
Travelers are urged to exercise extreme caution as travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather reports can be sent to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing strong southerly winds of approximately 60 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h. These winds are producing widespread poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. Conditions are expected to be most severe in the White Pass area.
Timeline
The advisory is in effect for tonight, March 8, 2026. Winds are forecast to gradually ease overnight, which will lead to improving visibility. The alert is currently set to expire at 14:32 UTC.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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