blowing snow
Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations.
What:
Challenging driving conditions due to poor visibility in blowing snow
When:
Now until late this afternoon
Where:
South Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass and Fraser.
Additional information:
Strong southerly winds gusting up to 60 km/h combined with falling snow will reduce visibility to less than 800 metres. Visibility will improve this afternoon as the wind subsides and snow becomes light.
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Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 27, 2026 22:32
Until: Jan 28, 2026 05:02
blowing snow
Poor visibility in blowing snow is no longer expected.
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From: Jan 28, 2026 01:27
Until: Jan 28, 2026 02:27
snowfall
A long period of snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.
What: Heavy snow and reduced visibility.
Where: Whitehorse, Teslin, and Atlin.
When: This morning through Sunday.
Remarks: An approaching storm system is spreading snow to the area this morning. Snow will intensify later today and continue tonight. By early Sunday morning, total snowfall amounts near 15 cm can be expected.
Heavy snow will taper off Sunday morning as the system departs.
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Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 27, 2025 11:37
Until: Dec 28, 2025 03:37
snowfall
A long period of snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.
What: Heavy snow and reduced visibility.
Where: Whitehorse, Teslin, and Atlin.
When: Saturday morning through Sunday.
Remarks: An approaching storm system will bring snow to the area beginning early Saturday morning. Snow will intensify Saturday and continue Sunday. By early Sunday morning, total snowfall amounts near 15 cm can be expected.
More snow may be on the way Sunday night and Monday as another system is forecast to arrive.
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Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 26, 2025 23:41
Until: Dec 27, 2025 15:41
cold
A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected.
What: Wind chill values of minus 45 to minus 55.
When: Today.
Where: Whitehorse, Teslin, Haines Junction, Watson Lake and Cassiar Mountains.
Remarks: An Arctic ridge of high pressure is bringing very cold conditions to southern Yukon. Light winds combined with frigid temperatures will produce extreme wind chill values as low as minus 50.
Temperature and wind chill values will improve through the day.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
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.
From: Dec 26, 2025 21:20
Until: Dec 27, 2025 13:20
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm continues.
Where: Whitehorse, South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass, Teslin, Atlin, Haines Junction, Cassiar Mountains, Watson Lake, Muncho Lake Park - Stone Mountain Park.
When: Now through late Monday morning.
Additional information:
A frontal system will bring snow to the southern Yukon tonight. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected overnight tonight into Monday morning, potentially impacting the Monday morning commute.
Total snowfall accumulation of 15-20 cm are forecast. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially over Cassiar Mountain and Watson Lake regions. Snowfall combined with gusty northerly winds will generate reduced visibilities in drifting or blowing snow.
Snow will ease late Monday morning.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 14, 2025 23:15
Until: Dec 15, 2025 15:15
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Where: Whitehorse, South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass, Teslin, Atlin, Haines Junction, Cassiar Mountains, Watson Lake.
When: Midday today through late Monday morning.
Additional information:
An approaching frontal system will bring snow to the southern Yukon beginning today. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected overnight tonight into Monday morning, potentially impacting the Monday morning commute.
Total snowfall amounts of 15-25 cm are forecast. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially over Cassiar and Watson Lake regions. Snowfall combined with gusty northerly winds will generate reduced visibilities in drifting or blowing snow.
Snow will ease late Monday morning.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 14, 2025 11:49
Until: Dec 15, 2025 03:49
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
What: Wind chill values ranging from minus 50 to minus 60.
When: Today.
Where: Whitehorse, Teslin, Dawson, Faro - Ross River, Kluane Lake and Haines Junction.
Remarks: An Arctic high over the area will continue to bring clear skies and very cold conditions. Light winds combined with these temperatures will result in extreme wind chill values continuing today.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
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.
From: Dec 12, 2025 20:55
Until: Dec 13, 2025 04:02
cold
A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected.
What: Cold wind chill values of -45 or lower.
When: Today to Friday morning for the Klondike Highway.
Where: South Klondike Highway.
Additional information:
An Arctic ridge of high pressure over the central territory is bringing cold temperatures and moderate winds. The combination of the two will generate cold wind chill values of -45 or lower. Temperatures rise slowly on Friday over the South Klondike Highway.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
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.
From: Dec 11, 2025 11:54
Until: Dec 12, 2025 18:02
cold
Extreme cold conditions are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 12, 2025 12:15
Until: Dec 12, 2025 13:15
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 06, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 07, 2025 02:34
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
What:
10 to 20 cm of snow.
When:
Today.
Where:
Whitehorse, Atlin, Teslin.
Additional information:
A frontal system is moving across the southern Yukon today bringing snow. Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm of snow can be expected through this afternoon. Snow will taper off this evening as the system departs.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 06, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 07, 2025 02:34
snowfall
Significant snowfall is no longer expected.
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From: Dec 06, 2025 23:54
Until: Dec 07, 2025 00:54
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.
What:
10 to 20 cm of snow.
When:
This evening to Saturday afternoon.
Where:
Whitehorse, Atlin, Teslin.
Additional information:
A frontal system will move across southern Yukon tonight and Saturday bringing snow. 10 to 20 cm of snow can be expected from this evening through Saturday afternoon. Snow will taper off late Saturday as the system departs.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
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.
From: Dec 05, 2025 22:29
Until: Dec 06, 2025 14:29
