Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Dawson and Multiple Yukon Regions
Environment Canada warns of extreme cold with wind chills reaching minus 50 degrees Celsius across Dawson, Mayo, and surrounding areas through Tuesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for several regions in the Yukon. The alert is currently in effect and is expected to last through Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Dawson
- Mayo
- Beaver Creek
- Pelly - Carmacks
- Faro - Ross River
- Kluane Lake
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take precautions as risks are significantly greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those working or exercising outdoors. It is also a critical time for individuals without proper shelter.
Environment Canada encourages residents to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at [email protected] or on X using the hashtag #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
An Arctic airmass settled over the territory is producing extreme temperatures. Overnight lows are expected to drop near minus 45 degrees Celsius. When combined with light winds, wind chill values are forecast to reach near minus 50 during the overnight and morning hours.
Timeline
The cold warning remains in effect from now through Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026. Conditions are expected to ease as temperatures begin to rise later on Tuesday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice