Environment Canada Issues Cold Warning for Baker Lake; Wind Chills to Reach -60
Residents of Baker Lake are under a yellow cold warning as extreme wind chills between -55 and -60 are forecast to continue for several nights.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Baker Lake region. The alert is currently in effect as a prolonged period of dangerously low wind chills impacts the area.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected by this warning is Baker Lake.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold poses a significant risk to all residents. Environment Canada advises the public to watch for cold-related symptoms, which may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Numbness and color change in fingers and toes
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather can be reported via email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing extreme cold with wind chill values consistently near -55. Forecasts indicate that the coldest wind chill values will drop to between -55 and -60. While slight moderation may occur during daylight hours, these extreme conditions are expected to persist through the overnight periods.
Timeline
The warning was effective as of 9:34 AM on February 16, 2026, and is currently set to remain in effect until at least 1:34 AM on February 17, 2026. The period of very cold wind chills is expected to continue for the next few nights.
Source: ECCC Official Notice