Active AlertsRankin Inlet, NU

Yellow Warning - Blizzard

Issued at Sun 2:43 PM Apr. 12

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Recommended Action

Limit travel and outdoor activities, if possible. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.

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Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Sun 3:10 PM Apr. 12

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

A potent low pressure system will impact parts of the Kivalliq region on Monday and Tuesday.

Hazard: Winds gusting to 90 km/h, in addition to falling snow.

Timing: Beginning Monday afternoon and ending early Tuesday.

Remarks: A blizzard warning is also in place, due to the falling snow paired with the strong winds creating blizzard conditions.

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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.

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