cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Dangerously cold wind chills of -55 will begin to moderate this afternoon.
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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.
From: Feb 22, 2026 18:46
Until: Feb 23, 2026 02:01
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected.
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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.
Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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.
From: Feb 22, 2026 00:12
Until: Feb 22, 2026 15:52
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected.
Blizzard conditions continue for some of the townsites in the Kivalliq region.
Conditions are expected to improve late this evening as winds ease.
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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.
Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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.
From: Feb 22, 2026 00:12
Until: Feb 22, 2026 15:52
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Dangerously cold wind chills of -55 will develop this evening and persist through the remainder of the weekend.
Conditions are expected to improve on Monday.
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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.
From: Feb 21, 2026 20:17
Until: Feb 22, 2026 12:25
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continue.
Blizzard conditions should ease this evening.
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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.
Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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 05, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 06, 2026 02:14
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continue.
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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.
Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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 05, 2026 20:14
Until: Jan 06, 2026 02:14
blizzard
Blizzard conditions are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 23, 2025 09:22
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:57
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continue.
Blizzard conditions should gradually ease later today as winds slowly diminish.
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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.
Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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 05, 2026 09:25
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected.
Hazard: Light snow and northwesterly winds gusting 70 km/h will create blizzard conditions.
Timing: The blizzard will begin this evening, continue through Sunday, and end early Monday morning.
Travel will be hazardous due to poor visibility.
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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 03, 2026 15:39
Until: Jan 04, 2026 07:39
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected.
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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 03, 2026 15:39
Until: Jan 04, 2026 07:39
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 01:30
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 20:25
Until: Jan 01, 2026 12:26
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in blowing snow is occurring.
Blizzard conditions are expected to improve overnight.
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Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected.
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 23, 2025 04:36
Until: Dec 23, 2025 20:36
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.
BLizzard conditions are forecast through the evening at Chesterfield Inlet. Near-zero visibility in blowing snow can be expected, accompanied by wind chill values near -54. Conditions should improve late tonight.
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Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility.
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 21, 2025 20:51
Until: Dec 22, 2025 11:03
blizzard
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.
BLizzard conditions have developed this morning at Chesterfield Inlet. Near-zero visibility in blowing snow can be expected today, accompanied by wind chill values near -52. Conditions should improve tonight.
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Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility.
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 21, 2025 16:01
Until: Dec 22, 2025 08:01
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 for Rankin Inlet and 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 02:23
Until: Dec 17, 2025 17:00
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
