Blizzard
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 12:12 📍 Dempster (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility in blowing snow are expected. What: - Hazardous driving conditions due to snow and blowing snow - Visibility near zero in blowing snow When: This afternoon to early Wednesday morning Where: Dempster highway near the Richardson Mountains Additional Information: Falling snow and easterly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h will generate blizzard conditions a…
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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
Sent2026-10-20T17:12:20-00:00
Effective2026-10-20T17:12:20-00:00
Onset2026-10-20T20:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-21T09:12:20-00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.2862499737.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1580585983.2026 urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1446795602.2026
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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
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- Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility in blowing snow are expected.
- What: - Hazardous driving conditions due to snow and blowing snow - Visibility near zero in blowing snow When: This afternoon to early Wednesday morning Where: Dempster highway near the Richardson Mountains Additional Information: Falling snow and easterly winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h will generate blizzard conditions a…
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