First published Oct 18, 2026, 7:16:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 7:16:16 PM UTC

Special weather - Kluane Lake

Environment Canada expects very strong southerly winds, with gusts up to 80 km/h, across parts of Yukon from midday Tuesday until early Wednesday morning. The alert lists possible localized power outages, travel disruptions, and tree or property damage.

Why it matters

The forecast identifies potential disruptions to power and travel, as well as possible damage to trees and property.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation, energy-and-resources

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Environment Canada Weather Alerts Special weather - Kluane Lake

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