Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Baker Lake: Wind Chill to Reach -55
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Baker Lake and the Kivalliq region, with wind chill values expected to reach near -55 through Monday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Kivalliq region. The alert, issued by the national weather agency, indicates a period of dangerously low wind chills that pose a significant risk to public health and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Baker Lake and surrounding parts of the Kivalliq region.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor vulnerable individuals, including young children, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses.
- Ensure proper shelter for those working or exercising outdoors.
- Watch for cold-related symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain, weakness, and numbness or color changes in fingers and toes.
- Continue to monitor local forecasts and alerts.
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
Wind chill values are expected to reach near -55. These extreme conditions are forecast to occur overnight and persist into Monday morning.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of March 16, 2026. The most severe wind chills are expected overnight into Monday morning, March 16. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 22:21:11 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice