Active AlertsWhite Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, YT

Yellow Warning - Winter Storm

Issued at Tue 3:26 PM Jan. 13
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Recommended Action
Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.
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Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Wed 3:11 AM Jan. 14
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

What:
South to southwest winds gusting to 80 - 90 km/h

When:
Today.

Where:
Whitehorse, Teslin, Atlin, Haines Junction, and Cassiar Mountains.

Additional information:
A vigorous frontal system moving into Yukon will bring strong winds to parts of the region. South to southwest winds will gradually strengthen early this morning with gusts reaching near 80 to 90 km/h. Strong winds will ease this afternoon.

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Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action


Be prepared to adapt your driving for changing conditions.

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