Blizzard Warning Issued for Iqaluit and Kimmirut with Near-Zero Visibility Expected
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Iqaluit and Kimmirut, citing northwesterly wind gusts up to 80 km/h and hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for the region as severe weather conditions continue. The alert highlights the presence of blizzard conditions characterized by poor visibility in snow and blowing snow.
Affected Areas
The following geographic locations are currently under the warning:
- Iqaluit
- Kimmirut
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to near-zero visibility, and residents are urged to exercise extreme caution. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be submitted via email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by using the hashtag #NUStorm on X.
Expected Conditions
The region is facing northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. These high winds are resulting in blowing snow and near-zero visibility. While the most severe conditions are expected to end overnight, reduced visibilities will persist into the following day.
Timeline
The alert is currently ongoing and is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday afternoon. Although the worst conditions are forecast to subside overnight, the overall weather event will continue to impact the area through the afternoon of March 11.
Source: ECCC Official Notice