Blizzard
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 05:13 📍 Dempster (approximate) 🕑 9 h ago
Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility in blowing snow are expected. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected. 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.
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📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
Eventblizzard
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaDempster
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-20T10:13:19-00:00
Effective2026-10-20T10:13:19-00:00
Onset2026-10-20T20:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-21T02:13:19-00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1446795602.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1580585983.2026
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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:
- Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility in blowing snow are expected.
- ### Travel will likely be hazardous.
- Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected.
- 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.
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