Blizzard
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Mon 9 Nov, 14:05 📍 Dempster (approximate) 🕑 9 h ago
Extended periods of blizzard conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow are expected. Where: Dempster Highway, near the Richardson Mountains. When: Now through Tuesday morning. Remarks: Strong easterly winds have materialized near the Richardson mountains today. Winds will likely remain strong through tonight, ease somewhat on Monday morning then further increase again Monday afternoon. ### …
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventblizzard
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaDempster
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-08T19:05:40-00:00
Effective2026-11-08T19:05:40-00:00
Onset2026-11-08T19:03:00-00:00
Expires2026-11-09T11:05:40-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Limit travel and outdoor activities, if possible. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3924202442.2026
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Limit travel and outdoor activities, if possible. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Extended periods of blizzard conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow are expected.
- Where: Dempster Highway, near the Richardson Mountains.
- When: Now through Tuesday morning.
- Remarks: Strong easterly winds have materialized near the Richardson mountains today.
- Winds will likely remain strong through tonight, ease somewhat on Monday morning then further increase again Monday afternoon.
- ### …
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