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A strong low pressure system approaching Hudson Bay will bring strong winds, 10 to 15 cm of snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the Qikiqtaaluk region.

Beginning later this afternoon in Kinngait and overnight for the Melville Peninsula, strong winds gusting 70 to 80 km/h accompanied by falling snow will bring reduced visibilities in blowing snow and blizzard conditions. These conditions are expected to last until Wednesday morning for Kinngait and Thursday morning for the Melville Peninsula.

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Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible 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.

Avoid travel and outdoor activities, if possible.