Update:
The South Klondike Highway reopened as of 2 p.m. with the avalanch reported earlier in the day cleared according to Yukon highways and public works.
Original Story:
An avalanche on the U.S. side of the border has closed the road between the Yukon and Skagway. According to a statement from the Yukon department of highways and public works, the South Klondike Highway is closed between kilometres 24 and 37, stopping travellers at Fraser.
According to the statement issued at 10 a.m. Dec. 2, the road is expected to reopen later today if weather allows.
The region south of Whitehorse, including the mountain pass the highway runs through, is under a snowfall warning, set to last through much of the day.
Travellers are advised to check Yukon 511 for the latest information on road conditions. The highway information page reports blowing snow and icy sections including black ice in the area leading up to closed part of the highway.
Contact Jim Elliot at jim.elliot@yukon-news.com
