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Yellow Warning - Cold

Issued at Sat 6:01 AM Feb. 21

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Recommended Action

Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables.

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Yellow Advisory - Blowing Snow

Issued at Sat 6:03 AM Feb. 21

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected in some locations.

What:
Very strong northerly winds of 60 km/h gusting to 80 producing reduced visibility in blowing snow.

When:
Now until noon Sunday.

Where:
Haines Road

Additional information:
Very strong Arctic outflow winds gusting to 80 km/h combined with loose or falling snow is resulting in poor visibility in blowing snow across the Haines Road this morning.

The winds are forecast to weaken slightly midday today then re-strengthen tonight. Conditions will begin to improve Sunday afternoon.

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Road closures are 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.

Recommended Action

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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