Severe Cold Warning Issued for Taloyoak

Alert Details

Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued an orange cold warning for the Taloyoak region. This severe weather alert is effective immediately as dangerously cold conditions return to the area.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic region affected by this warning is Taloyoak.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take immediate precautions as extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Specific safety recommendations include:

• Monitor Vulnerable Individuals: Risks are significantly greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and individuals without proper shelter.
• Watch for Symptoms: Be alert for cold-related symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain, weakness, numbness, and color changes in fingers and toes.
• Report Severe Weather: To report severe weather conditions, contact Environment Canada via email at NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.

Expected Conditions

The region is bracing for extreme temperature drops. Air temperatures are forecast to fall below minus 40 degrees Celsius. Wind chill values are expected to reach minus 60 or colder during the peak of the event.

Timeline

The coldest temperatures are expected to persist through tonight and Saturday. Conditions are forecast to begin moderating on Sunday. The current alert was issued on February 20, 2026, and remains in effect through the weekend.