Yellow Advisory: Blowing Snow Expected on 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 blowing snow advisory for the South Klondike Highway, warning of near-zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow Advisory
- Affected area
- South Klondike Highway (Carcross to White Pass)
- 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Klondike Highway (Carcross to White Pass).
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow. The alert is currently in effect for the region, carrying a moderate severity rating with immediate urgency for those in the affected area.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically impacts the South Klondike Highway, covering the stretch from Carcross to White Pass.
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents and motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Loose snow combined with strong outflow winds will generate poor visibility. Forecasters expect visibilities to drop below 400 meters in blowing snow in some locations where abundant loose snow is available. High winds are expected to sustain these conditions throughout the advisory period.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and is expected to last through Tuesday. A brief reprieve in the weather is anticipated late Tuesday afternoon; however, winds are forecast to increase again starting midday Wednesday.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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