Active AlertsClyde River, NU

Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected.

Location: Clyde River.

Hazards: Near-zero visibilities in blizzard conditions. Strong northwest winds gusting up to 90 km/h. 20 to 30 cm of snow.

Timing: Beginning late Sunday and ending by midday Monday.

Remarks: An intense low pressure area moving up through Baffin Bay will bring intensifying snow and winds throughout the day on Sunday before blizzard conditions begin later this afternoon. Winds will gust up to 90 km/h this evening and overnight along with 20 to 30 cm of fresh snow. Blizzard conditions are expected to ease through Monday morning.

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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.

All travel and outdoor activities should be avoided. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.