Yellow Advisory Issued for Blowing Snow on Haines Road Through Monday
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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 warns of hazardous travel and near-zero visibility on Haines Road due to strong outflow winds and blowing snow through Monday.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow Advisory
- Affected area
- Haines Road (Haines Junction to Pleasant Camp)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Haines Road (Haines Junction to Pleasant Camp).
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 YTstorm@ec.gc.ca 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.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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