Blizzard
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Tue 20 Oct, 15:49 📍 Dempster (approximate) 🕑 3 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: Tuesday 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 condition…
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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
Sent2026-10-19T20:49:27-00:00
Effective2026-10-19T20:49:27-00:00
Onset2026-10-20T20:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-20T12:49:27-00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1580585983.2026
Message typeAlert
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ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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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: Tuesday 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 condition…
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