Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Arctic Bay as Wind Chill Hits Minus 50
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Arctic Bay, with extreme wind chill values reaching minus 50 expected to persist through the weekend.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Arctic Bay. This alert indicates a prolonged period of dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that pose an elevated risk to public health, specifically regarding frostbite and hypothermia.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is Arctic Bay.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are urged to take precautions, as risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and individuals without proper shelter.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is facing wind chill values near minus 50. These extreme conditions significantly increase the risk of health emergencies related to cold exposure.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect. According to Environment Canada, these very cold wind chills are expected to moderate early Friday morning, February 20, 2026. However, the extreme cold is forecast to return on Saturday night. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM (17:00) on February 20, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice