Yellow Warning - Blizzard

Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow are expected.

What: - Very strong winds gusting to 90 km/h. - Blizzard conditions are expected.

When: - Now to midday Friday.

Where: - Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains.

Additional information: Very strong easterly winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h have developed this afternoon ahead of an approaching front. This front will also bring 5 cm of snow to the region tonight.

Falling snow will combine with the very strong easterly winds to produce blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility.

The blizzard will ease near midday Friday as the winds diminish.

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Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. 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 social media using #YTStorm.