Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Baker Lake as Wind Chill Hits Minus 60
Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for Baker Lake, with extreme wind chill values between minus 55 and minus 60 expected through Friday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Baker Lake region. The alert was issued due to extreme wind chill values that pose a significant risk to public safety.
Affected Areas
According to the latest reports from the agency, the primary geographic area impacted by this alert is Baker Lake.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor children, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses, as they face greater risks.
- Ensure proper shelter for those working or exercising outdoors.
- Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, residents 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 currently experiencing wind chill values ranging from minus 55 to minus 60. These conditions are expected to persist until the weather moderates.
Timeline
The warning is currently in effect. The extreme wind chill values are expected to moderate by Friday morning, February 27, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 4:59 PM UTC on February 27.
Source: ECCC Official Notice