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Yukon Territory Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Road Status

Real-time open/closed reports, winter closure schedules, webcams, and Yukon mountain pass updates across Wright Pass (Dempster Hwy), North Fork Pass, White Pass (Yukon Hwy 2), and Log Cabin. Verified live via 511 Yukon.

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South Klondike Hwy 2 · Coast Range Border Open

White Pass

873 m (2,864 ft) · South Klondike Hwy 2 · Skagway AK to Carcross YT

Year-round paved international border highway crossing between Skagway Alaska and Yukon. Parallels the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railway.

White Pass road conditions White Pass open or closed
Haines Hwy 3 · Boundary Ranges Open

Chilkat Pass

1,070 m (3,510 ft) · Haines Hwy 3 · Haines AK to Haines Junction YT

High arctic tundra highway pass crossing the Chilkat Plateau between Alaska, BC, and Yukon. Frequent high wind ground blizzards in winter.

Chilkat Pass road conditions Chilkat Pass open or closed
Alaska Hwy 1 · Whitehorse Corridor Open

Whitehorse Pass (Whitehorse Corridor)

690 m (2,264 ft) · Alaska Hwy 1 / Klondike Hwy 2 Junction · Yukon Capital

Strategic mountain valley transit corridor surrounding Whitehorse, linking the Alaska Highway with the Klondike Highway to Dawson City.

Whitehorse Pass road conditions Whitehorse Pass open or closed
Haines Hwy 3 · Chilkat Plateau Summit Open

Haines Summit

1,070 m (3,510 ft) · Haines Highway 3 · High Arctic Tundra Plateau

The high alpine summit zone of the Haines Highway traversing vast alpine tundra. Frequented by backcountry ski tourers and arctic travelers.

Haines Summit road conditions Haines Summit open or closed
Dempster Hwy 5 · Ogilvie Mountains Open

North Fork Pass

1,280 m (4,199 ft) · Dempster Hwy 5 · Tombstone Territorial Park

The highest elevation point on the unpaved Dempster Highway crossing the Ogilvie Mountains into the Arctic watershed.

North Fork Pass road conditions North Fork Pass open or closed
Canol Road Hwy 6 · Selwyn Mts / NWT Border Wilderness Gravel / Unmaintained Winter

Macmillan Pass

1,371 m (4,500 ft) · North Canol Hwy 6 · Ross River YT to NWT Border

Extreme wilderness gravel pass at the end of the North Canol Road crossing the Selwyn Mountains on the Yukon / Northwest Territories boundary.

Macmillan Pass road conditions Macmillan Pass open or closed
Wernecke Mountains · Mayo / Keno Region Open

Rainy Pass

1,180 m (3,871 ft) · Keno-Ladue Trail · Wernecke Range Trek

Backcountry alpine trail pass route crossing the Wernecke Mountains east of Keno City, historically used by silver prospectors.

Rainy Pass road conditions Rainy Pass open or closed
Dempster Hwy 5 · Tombstone Park Open

Windy Pass

1,060 m (3,478 ft) · Dempster Hwy 5 · Tombstone Mountain Overlook

Wind-swept arctic pass on the Dempster Highway providing views of the jagged black granite peaks of Tombstone Territorial Park.

Windy Pass road conditions Windy Pass open or closed
South Canol Hwy 6 · Pelly Mountains Seasonal Gate Closed Winter

Canol Road Summit (Quiet Lake Pass)

1,175 m (3,855 ft) · South Canol Hwy 6 · Johnson's Crossing to Quiet Lake

High unpaved gravel summit on the South Canol Highway built during WWII. Closed in winter; open June through October for 4x4 vehicles.

Canol Road Summit road conditions Canol Road Summit open or closed
Alaska Hwy 1 · Kluane Lake / St. Elias Open

Alaska Highway Crossing (Kluane Pass)

790 m (2,592 ft) · Alaska Hwy 1 · Destruction Bay / Haines Junction

High plateau highway corridor running along Kluane Lake facing the glaciated peaks of Kluane National Park and Mount Logan (5,959 m).

Alaska Highway crossing road conditions Alaska Highway crossing open or closed
Klondike Goldfields · Dawson City Ridge Open

King Solomon's Dome

1,234 m (4,048 ft) · Bonanza Creek / Hunker Creek Ridge · Dawson City

Highest summit in the Klondike Goldfields overlooking the historic creeks where gold was discovered in 1896. Popular ridge hiking and driving route.

King Solomon's Dome trail conditions King Solomon's Dome hiking conditions
Atlin Road Hwy 7 · YT / BC Border Open

Atlin Road Summit

820 m (2,690 ft) · Atlin Hwy 7 · Tagish YT to Atlin BC

Scenic unpaved/paved mountain road summit connecting the Alaska Highway in Yukon with the historic mining town of Atlin on Atlin Lake in northern BC.

Atlin Road Summit road conditions Atlin Road Summit open or closed

Yukon Passes & Arctic Routes Quick Index

Pass / Summit / Route Elevation Highway / Corridor Region / Range Status Authority
White Pass873 m (2,864 ft)South Klondike Hwy 2Coast Range / YT-AK BorderOpen511 Yukon / Alaska DOT
Chilkat Pass1,070 m (3,510 ft)Haines Highway 3Boundary RangesOpen511 Yukon / Alaska DOT
Whitehorse Pass690 m (2,264 ft)Alaska Hwy 1 / Hwy 2Whitehorse PerimeterOpen511 Yukon
Haines Summit1,070 m (3,510 ft)Haines Highway 3Chilkat Tundra PlateauOpen511 Yukon
North Fork Pass1,280 m (4,199 ft)Dempster Hwy 5Ogilvie MountainsOpen511 Yukon / Tombstone
Macmillan Pass1,371 m (4,500 ft)North Canol Hwy 6Selwyn Mts / NWT BorderWilderness Gravel511 Yukon
Rainy Pass1,180 m (3,871 ft)Keno-Ladue TrailWernecke MountainsOpenYukon Environment
Windy Pass1,060 m (3,478 ft)Dempster Hwy 5Tombstone Territorial ParkOpen511 Yukon / Tombstone
Canol Road Summit1,175 m (3,855 ft)South Canol Hwy 6Pelly MountainsSeasonal Winter Gate511 Yukon
Alaska Highway Crossing790 m (2,592 ft)Alaska Highway 1Kluane Lake / St. EliasOpen511 Yukon / Parks Canada
King Solomon's Dome1,234 m (4,048 ft)Bonanza Ridge TrailKlondike GoldfieldsOpenKlondike National Historic Site
Atlin Road Summit820 m (2,690 ft)Atlin Road Hwy 7YT / BC BorderOpen511 Yukon / DriveBC

Yukon Territory Mountain Passes: Frequently Asked Questions

What are travel advisories for the Dempster Highway (North Fork Pass & Windy Pass)? ▼
The Dempster Highway (Hwy 5) is Canada's only all-weather road crossing the Arctic Circle. Passing through Windy Pass (1,060 m) and North Fork Pass (1,280 m) in Tombstone Territorial Park, drivers encounter unpaved gravel, sharp shale hazards, and intense winter ground blizzards. Two full-size spare tires, emergency satellite communications, and winter severe snow tires are essential year-round.
Are White Pass and Chilkat Pass border crossings open year-round? ▼
Yes, White Pass (South Klondike Highway 2) and Chilkat Pass (Haines Highway 3) are maintained year-round by Yukon Highways and Alaska DOT. Severe arctic blizzards and high winds can cause temporary safety closures up to 24 hours. Valid passports are required for border crossings between Skagway/Haines (AK) and Yukon.
Is Canol Road (Macmillan Pass & Quiet Lake Summit) maintained in winter? ▼
No, the North and South Canol Road (Highway 6) is an unpaved wilderness route that is not maintained or snowplowed in winter. South Canol Road closes seasonally between October and late May, while North Canol Road past Ross River to Macmillan Pass is an extreme wilderness track requiring 4x4 vehicles.
Where can I check live 511 Yukon highway status updates? ▼
LivePassWatch updates live road condition advisories directly from 511 Yukon (511yukon.ca), Alaska DOT&PF, and Parks Canada for White Pass, Chilkat Pass, the Alaska Highway, and Dempster Highway passes.