Severe Cold Warning Issued for Sanirajak as Wind Chill Values Reach Minus 60
Environment Canada has issued an orange cold warning for Sanirajak, warning of extreme wind chills between minus 55 and 60 that pose a significant health risk.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange cold warning for the Sanirajak region. This alert indicates a multi-day episode of extreme cold that poses an elevated risk to public health, including potential frostbite and hypothermia.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected by this warning is Sanirajak.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that extreme cold puts everyone at risk. You should monitor yourself and others for cold-related symptoms, including:
- 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. To report severe weather, you may email NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing wind chill values between minus 55 and 60. While temperatures may moderate slightly during daylight hours, they are expected to return to extreme levels overnight. These conditions are part of a multi-day weather event.
Timeline
The warning is currently in effect as of February 19, 2026. These very cold wind chill values are expected to continue for the next few nights. The current alert is scheduled to remain in effect until at least 1:08 AM on February 20, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice