wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Locations: Arviat and Baker Lake.
Maximum wind gusts: Near 100 km/h.
Time span: Ending this evening.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Some property damage is possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 17:09
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:59
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Some property damage is possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 01:37
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:59
blizzard
Long-lasting blizzard conditions with potentially damaging winds and persistent visibility near zero in blowing snow continue.
Locations: Arviat and Baker Lake.
Hazards: Prolonged period of near zero visibilities in blizzard conditions. Northwesterly winds gusting 80 to 100 km/h.
Timing: Ongoing. Blizzard conditions ending later today.
Remarks: Due to the strength of the winds expected, this blizzard will be more intense than typical blizzards for this region.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 19:11
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:59
blizzard
Long-lasting blizzard conditions with potentially damaging winds and persistent visibility near zero in blowing snow continue.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 31, 2025 20:26
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:59
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Locations: Along the Kivalliq coastline from Rankin Inlet south through Arviat, and Baker Lake.
Maximum wind gusts: Near 100 km/h.
Time span: Ending Thursday morning for Rankin Inlet and Thursday evening for Arviat and Baker Lake.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Some property damage is possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 10:10
Until: Jan 02, 2026 02:10
blizzard
Long-lasting blizzard conditions with potentially damaging winds and persistent visibility near zero in blowing snow continue.
Locations: Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove, and Baker Lake.
Hazards: Prolonged period of near zero visibilities in blizzard conditions. Northwesterly winds gusting 80 to 100 km/h.
Timing: Ongoing. Blizzard conditions ending on Thursday throughout the day from north to south.
Remarks: Due to the strength of the winds expected, this blizzard will be more intense than typical blizzards for this region.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 10:06
Until: Jan 02, 2026 02:06
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Locations: Along the Kivalliq coastline from Chesterfield Inlet south through Arviat, and Baker Lake.
Maximum wind gusts: Near 100 km/h.
Time span: Ending this evening for Chesterfield Inlet, Thursday morning for Rankin Inlet and Baker Lake, and Thursday afternoon for Arviat.
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Local utility outages are possible. Disruptions to services and travel are possible. Some property damage is possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 01, 2026 01:37
Until: Jan 01, 2026 17:37
blizzard
Long-lasting blizzard conditions with potentially damaging winds and persistent visibility near zero in blowing snow continue.
Locations: Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove, Chesterfield Inlet and Baker Lake.
Hazards: Prolonged period of near zero visibilities in blizzard conditions. Northwesterly winds gusting 80 to 100 km/h.
Timing: Ongoing. Blizzard conditions ending on Thursday throughout the day from north to south.
Remarks: Due to the strength of the winds expected, this blizzard will be more intense than typical blizzards for this region.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 31, 2025 20:26
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:26
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 31, 2025 02:30
Until: Dec 31, 2025 18:30
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.
A strong low pressure system approaching Hudson Bay will bring a major winter storm to the Kivalliq Region
Timing: Beginning Wednesday morning and ending Thursday afternoon for most areas, but potentially lingering into Friday for Arviat.
Hazards: Blizzard with near-zero visibility and wind gusts as high as 90 to 100 km/h.
Remarks: Due to the strength of the winds expected, this blizzard will be more intense than typical blizzards for this region.
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Travel will be extremely dangerous and/or impossible due to near-zero visibility for a prolonged period of time.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 30, 2025 20:59
Until: Dec 31, 2025 18:30
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 16, 2025 20:19
Until: Dec 17, 2025 22:59
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Locations: Portions of Kivalliq region.
Coldest wind chills: -55 to -50.
Timing: This morning morning for Baker Lake, Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet and Whale Cove. Ending Thursday morning for Coral Harbour.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 17, 2025 10:33
Until: Dec 17, 2025 22:59
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Locations: Portions of Kivalliq region.
Coldest wind chills: -55 to -50.
Time span: Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 16, 2025 20:19
Until: Dec 17, 2025 12:19
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Wind chill values are expected to fall to near -55 this morning.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 16, 2025 08:17
Until: Dec 17, 2025 00:17
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 16, 2025 08:17
Until: Dec 17, 2025 00:17
cold
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Wind chill values are expected to fall to near -55 tonight.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 15, 2025 20:26
Until: Dec 16, 2025 12:26
