Active AlertsChurchill, MB

Yellow Warning - Cold

Issued at Tue 4:00 PM Dec. 30

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Recommended Action

Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant. Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.

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Yellow Watch - Winter Storm

Issued at Tue 6:36 PM Dec. 30

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Blizzard conditions are expected in Churchill beginning Wednesday evening.

A strong low pressure system approaching Hudson Bay will bring strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h and reduced visibilities in blowing snow and blizzard conditions. These conditions are expected to last until Thursday afternoon.

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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Recommended Action

Consider rescheduling travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for possibly prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

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