Four-day blizzard warning covers Canadian highway until Friday
Spring has officially sprung, but several parts of the country are still dealing with some nasty effects of winter's wrath.
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Possibly the most impactful for this time of year, is a long duration blizzard hitting near the Richardson Mountains in northern Yukon. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a four day blizzard warning for the Dempster Highway, set to remain in effect from now until Friday.
That's as easterly winds of 90 km/h, with gusts upwards of 100 km/h, combine with loose or freshly fallen snow and create near-zero visibility across the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains. Winter storm and snowfall warnings also cover southern sections of the territory, as widespread snow associated with the Gulf of Alaska low moves across the area.
"This has the potential to last until Friday as the conditions for very strong winds remain in place," says ECCC in the blizzard warning. "Please adjust your travel plans accordingly."
According to ECCC, travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to the significantly reduced visibility. Several road closures are likely.
"If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone," ECCC adds.
Courtesy: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canada's very first snowfall warning of the season was issued for the exact same area back in September, followed later in the day by a blizzard warning for the Dempster Highway.
The Dempster Highway connects the Klondike Highway in Yukon to Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on the Mackenzie River delta.
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Thumbnail image courtesy: Yukon Highways and Public Works
