Winter Storm Watch Issued for Resolute as Blizzard Conditions Approach
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Resolute, warning of blizzard conditions and near-zero visibility beginning Thursday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch (yellow watch) for the Resolute area. The alert indicates that blizzard conditions are expected to impact the region due to a combination of falling snow and high winds.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is currently limited to Resolute.
Expected Conditions
According to the weather service, strong winds from the west combined with falling snow will significantly reduce visibilities. Residents should prepare for visibility to drop to near zero at times. The hazard is driven by the interaction of these strong westerly winds and incoming precipitation.
Timeline
The alert outlines a multi-day weather event:
- Thursday Morning: Blizzard conditions begin and visibility reduces to near zero.
- Thursday Evening: Conditions are expected to improve temporarily as winds weaken.
- Friday Morning: Blizzard conditions are forecast to return as winds increase and more snow moves into the area.
- Saturday Morning: Visibilities are expected to improve permanently.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada advises residents to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero, making travel hazardous.
To report severe weather, you can contact the agency via:
- Email: NUstorm@ec.gc.ca
- Phone: 1-800-239-0484
- Social Media: Post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Source: ECCC Official Notice