Winter storm
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 11:45 📍 Wollaston Lake - Collins Bay (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
Hazardous winter conditions are expected due to: - Snow - Blowing snow - Wind A significant, long duration snowfall event continues with total snowfall accumulations of 40 to 60 cm expected by Sunday morning. Heavy snow will continue through the day and into tonight before gradually tapering off on Sunday. In addition to the snowfall, strong northerly winds with gusts up to 70 km/h will continue …
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
Eventwinter storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWollaston Lake - Collins Bay
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-24T16:45:04-00:00
Effective2026-10-24T16:45:04-00:00
Onset2026-10-24T16:40:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-25T08:45:04-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.2287299496.2026
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.
- Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities.
- 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:
- Hazardous winter conditions are expected due to: - Snow - Blowing snow - Wind A significant, long duration snowfall event continues with total snowfall accumulations of 40 to 60 cm expected by Sunday morning.
- Heavy snow will continue through the day and into tonight before gradually tapering off on Sunday.
- In addition to the snowfall, strong northerly winds with gusts up to 70 km/h will continue …
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