NWT enters snowfall warning season with Mackenzie Delta alert

A snowfall warning has been issued for the south Mackenzie Delta, forecasting a “long-duration snowfall event” over Fort McPherson and Tsiigehtchic.

Environment Canada said on Friday afternoon that temperatures will decrease overnight with heavy, wet snow starting early on Saturday morning.

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“Some of the initial snowfall may melt, but accumulation will begin Saturday morning,” the advisory stated.

“Up to 15 cm is possible by Sunday morning before snowfall tapers off.”