Værmelding for Outrider Mountain

blizzard warning in effectBlizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring.Where: Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains.When: Tonight through early Tuesday morning.Remarks: An area of low pressure over the southwest Yukon combined with a ridge of high pressure over the Northwest Territories is giving very strong easterly winds and near zero visibility in blowing snow. Blizzard conditions are expected to continue until early Tuesday morning.Winds will remain strong and gusty this week, and the blizzard warning may be dropped temporarily until fresh snow is received. Fresh snow and strong winds are expected Thursday.###Travel is expected to be very difficult or impossible due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are likely.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #YTStorm.

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