Winter Storm Warning Issued for White Pass and South Klondike Highway
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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 winter storm warning for the White Pass region, forecasting 25 cm of snow and near zero visibility through tonight.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- South Klondike Highway, Yukon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Klondike Highway, Yukon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the White Pass region. The alert was triggered by a frontal system approaching the Yukon, bringing hazardous winter conditions to the area.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the South Klondike Highway, covering the stretch from Carcross to White Pass.
What You Should Do
Travel in the region will likely be challenging due to the weather conditions. Residents and travelers are advised to:
- Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Report severe weather by emailing YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting reports on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
- Prepare for hazardous driving conditions and reduced visibility.
Expected Conditions
The approaching frontal system is expected to deliver significant precipitation and wind:
- Snowfall: Total snow amounts of near 25 cm are expected.
- Wind: Strong southerly winds will develop along the Klondike Highway.
- Visibility: The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will cause blowing snow, resulting in near zero visibilities.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and will remain in place through tonight. Weather conditions are expected to improve on Saturday morning, March 7, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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