Winter Storm Watch Issued for Paulatuk: Blizzard Conditions Possible Friday
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Paulatuk, warning of potential blizzard conditions and poor visibility starting Friday.
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Paulatuk
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm watch for the Paulatuk region. This alert indicates that hazardous winter weather conditions are possible in the near future.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected by this alert is Paulatuk.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can contact the agency through the following channels:
- Email: NTstorm@ec.gc.ca
- Phone: 1-800-239-0484
- Social Media: Post reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are possible within the watch area. The main hazard identified by meteorologists is poor visibility caused by blowing snow.
Timeline
The potential for blizzard conditions is expected to begin on Friday. Conditions are forecast to improve throughout the day on Saturday. The current alert is effective as of March 19, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 3:00 AM on March 20, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice