Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk as Blowing Snow Reduces Visibility
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Paulatuk, with hazardous visibility and blowing snow expected to improve as winds weaken throughout the morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blizzard warning for the Paulatuk area. This immediate alert was issued on February 19, 2026, to address ongoing hazardous winter conditions in the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this alert is Paulatuk.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to monitor local weather alerts and updated forecasts from Environment Canada. To report severe weather events, you can contact the agency via email at NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, by phone at 1-800-239-0484, or by sharing reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
The area is currently experiencing blizzard conditions, including poor visibility caused by blowing snow. While conditions remain hazardous, winds are forecast to gradually weaken early this morning, which is expected to result in improved visibility for the region.
Timeline
The alert became effective at 10:01 AM UTC on February 19, 2026. It is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 4:59 PM UTC on the same day.
Source: ECCC Official Notice