Yellow Cold Warning Issued for North Slave Region as Wind Chill Hits Minus 50
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the North Slave Region, with wind chill values expected to reach minus 50 in Gameti and Wekweeti.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the North Slave Region. The alert was issued by the agency to signal hazardous cold conditions that pose a risk to the public.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for the North Slave Region, specifically impacting the following communities:
- Wekweeti
- Whati
- Behchoko
- Gameti
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take necessary precautions. Risks are significantly greater for vulnerable populations, including young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those without proper shelter. Individuals working or exercising outdoors should also exercise extreme caution.
Environment Canada encourages residents to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, by phone at 1-800-239-0484, or on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Wind chill values are expected to reach as low as minus 50 this morning in the areas of Gameti and Wekweeti. Such extreme wind chills can cause frostbite on exposed skin within minutes.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of March 8, 2026. Conditions are expected to moderate later this morning. The warning is currently set to expire at 18:59:51 UTC on March 8, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice