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Whitehorse hasn't seen this much snow in nearly half a century

24 Feb 2021

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Environment Canada says this winter's snowfall in Whitehorse is in near record-breaking territory. It's the most snow the city has seen since 1972.

CBC / Mike Rudyk

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