Despite the warmer-than-usual temperatures, the territory’s ferries are all expected to close this upcoming weekend.
The Department of Infrastructure has already announced the closure of the Liard River ferry crossing on Nov. 3. The date matches the 15-year closing average.
The Arctic Red River/Mackenzie River Ferry closed at 1 p.m. on Friday.
Operators have eked out a few extra days for the N’Dulee crossing — the average closing date is Nov. 1. The department has reduced its hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and placed it on 24-hour closure notice on Nov. 4.
The Peel River Ferry is also expected to close on Sunday, Nov. 7.
But the department says weather conditions could lead to all ferries closing sooner than anticipated.
Residents can stay up to date on closures with the department’s highway conditions page.
Updated Nov. 5, 2 p.m. following closure of Nacjebz
