Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Baker Lake as Wind Chills Reach -55
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Baker Lake, warning of extreme wind chill values near -55 that are expected to persist for several nights.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Baker Lake region. The alert was issued due to a prolonged period of dangerously cold wind chills currently affecting the area.
Affected Areas
This weather alert is specifically in effect for the community of Baker Lake.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to watch for cold-related symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, and numbness or color change in the fingers and toes.
Environment Canada encourages residents to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. 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
Wind chill values near -55 are occurring and are expected to continue. While there may be slight moderation during the daytime hours, these very cold wind chill values are forecast to persist for the next few nights.
Timeline
The alert became effective on February 15, 2026, at 8:17 PM UTC. It is currently scheduled to remain in effect until at least 12:17 PM UTC on February 16, 2026, with extreme conditions expected to last through the coming nights.
Source: ECCC Official Notice