Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk as Near-Zero Visibility Persists
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Paulatuk, citing hazardous travel conditions and near-zero visibility due to snow and blowing snow.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blizzard warning for the Paulatuk region. The alert is currently in effect as blizzard conditions continue to impact the area, creating significant hazards for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically affects the community of Paulatuk.
What You Should Do
Travel is considered hazardous due to near-zero visibility, and residents are urged to exercise extreme caution. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing blizzard conditions characterized by poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. Visibility is expected to remain near-zero throughout the duration of the event. Conditions are forecast to improve as winds begin to weaken.
Timeline
The alert was issued on the morning of March 4, 2026. Conditions are expected to improve by early Wednesday morning. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 14:00:31 UTC on March 4, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice