Winter Storm Watch Issued for South Klondike Highway and White Pass
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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 watch for the South Klondike Highway, with heavy snow and blowing snow expected Friday through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm
- Affected area
- White Pass, 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 White Pass, Yukon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm watch for the White Pass region. This alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are possible as a frontal system approaches the Yukon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope of this alert includes the South Klondike Highway, specifically the region from Carcross to White Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate, and travel delays are possible. To report severe weather, the public can email YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
A frontal system is expected to bring heavy snow and strong southerly winds to the Klondike Highway. Total snow accumulations of approximately 25 cm are anticipated. The strong winds will likely cause blowing snow, resulting in near-zero visibilities for travelers.
Timeline
The alert is effective for Friday through Friday night. The heaviest snow and wind conditions are expected to begin Friday morning, with conditions forecasted to improve by Saturday morning.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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