Tuesday, March 22nd 2022, 11:30 am - Adjust travel plans: Winds up to 110 km/h threatens a four day blizzard across the Dempster Highway.
Spring has officially sprung, but several parts of the country are still dealing with some nasty effects of winter's wrath.
MUST SEE: Ontario city facing 30+ cm of snow on Wednesday
Possibly the most impactful for this time of year, is a long duration blizzard hitting near the Richardson Mountains in northern Yukon. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a four day blizzard warning for the Dempster Highway, set to remain in effect from now until Friday.
That's as easterly winds of 90 km/h, with gusts upwards of 100 km/h, combine with loose or freshly fallen snow and create near-zero visibility across the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains. Winter storm and snowfall warnings also cover southern sections of the territory, as widespread snow associated with the Gulf of Alaska low moves across the area.
"This has the potential to last until Friday as the conditions for very strong winds remain in place," says ECCC in the blizzard warning. "Please adjust your travel plans accordingly."
According to ECCC, travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to the significantly reduced visibility. Several road closures are likely.
"If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone," ECCC adds.
Spring has officially sprung, but several parts of the country are still dealing with some nasty effects of winter's wrath.
MUST SEE: Ontario city facing 30+ cm of snow on Wednesday
Possibly the most impactful for this time of year, is a long duration blizzard hitting near the Richardson Mountains in northern Yukon. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a four day blizzard warning for the Dempster Highway, set to remain in effect from now until Friday.
That's as easterly winds of 90 km/h, with gusts upwards of 100 km/h, combine with loose or freshly fallen snow and create near-zero visibility across the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains. Winter storm and snowfall warnings also cover southern sections of the territory, as widespread snow associated with the Gulf of Alaska low moves across the area.
"This has the potential to last until Friday as the conditions for very strong winds remain in place," says ECCC in the blizzard warning. "Please adjust your travel plans accordingly."
According to ECCC, travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to the significantly reduced visibility. Several road closures are likely.
"If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone," ECCC adds.
Courtesy: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canada's very first snowfall warning of the season was issued for the exact same area back in September, followed later in the day by a blizzard warning for the Dempster Highway.
The Dempster Highway connects the Klondike Highway in Yukon to Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on the Mackenzie River delta.
Cardinal,ON
ALERTS IN EFFECT
Special Weather Statement Issued at 04:55 Wednesday 23 March 2022
Significant rainfall possible tonight.
Hazard:
Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Timing:
Tonight.
Discussion:
Rain is forecast to begin late this afternoon or early this evening. Total rainfall amounts up to 25 mm will possible before the rain tapers off Thursday morning. The partially frozen ground may have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall, and localized flooding in low-lying areas will be possible.
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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