Active AlertsIqaluit
Yellow Warning - Blizzard
Issued at Wed 4:38 AM Mar. 11
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continue.
Locations: Iqaluit, Kimmirut
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: Ongoing until later this afternoon.
Remarks: Reduced visibilities in blowing snow will continue until Wednesday evening but the worst conditions ending near later this morning.
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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.
Recommended Action
Limit travel and outdoor activities, if possible.
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