Blizzard
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Sat 17 Oct, 03:59 📍 Dempster (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow are expected. ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Road closures are possible. 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
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
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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
Sent2026-10-16T17:46:36-00:00
Effective2026-10-16T17:46:36-00:00
Onset2026-10-16T17:45:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-17T00:59:36-00:00
📋 Official instructions
Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3550578208.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.
- 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 poor visibility in blowing snow are expected.
- ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations.
- Road closures are possible.
- 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.
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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