Yellow Advisory Issued for Blowing Snow on Haines Road Through Monday

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow. The alert was triggered by the combination of abundant loose snow and the arrival of strong outflow winds, creating hazardous conditions for the region.

Affected Areas

The advisory is specifically in effect for Haines Road, covering the stretch between Haines Junction and Pleasant Camp. Particular focus is placed on the segment of the road between Pleasant Camp and the Chilkat Pass.

What You Should Do

Travelers are warned that driving conditions will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents in the warning area should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, the agency requests emails be sent to [email protected] or reports be posted on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.

Expected Conditions

Local blowing snow is forecast for portions of Haines Road where loose snow is available. Visibility is expected to fall below 400 meters. Winds are predicted to pick up this afternoon and become vigorous tonight, with high winds continuing to generate local blowing snow conditions into the start of the week.

Timeline

The advisory is effective immediately and is expected to last from tonight through Monday. High winds and blowing snow conditions are forecast to persist throughout this period.