First Blizzard Warning of Season Issued for Yukon; Newfoundland and Labrador Brace for Winter Storm

Canada's first blizzard warning of the season was issued Sunday, October 4, for the Dempster Highway in Yukon, with strong winds and blowing snow expected to redevelop through Monday night, bringing 5-10 cm of snow and gusts up to 90 km/h. Temperatures in Yukon and Nunavut have dropped to -20°C. Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued multiple alerts for Newfoundland and Labrador for October 5, including Rainfall Warnings (40-70 mm), Snowfall Warnings (15-30 cm), Blowing Snow Advisories, and Wind Warnings (gusts over 100 km/h) as a strong low-pressure system impacts the region.