Blizzard Warning Issued for Kimmirut and Iqaluit as Low-Pressure System Approaches
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ECCC issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Kimmirut and Iqaluit, effective Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, with wind gusts up to 80 km/h and near-zero visibility.
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- Record type
- Blizzard
- Affected area
- Nunavut
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Nunavut.
Alert Details
Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow blizzard warning for parts of Nunavut. The alert is triggered by a low-pressure system approaching the southern Davis Strait, which is expected to produce blizzard conditions characterized by poor visibility in snow and blowing snow.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following locations:
- Kimmirut
- Iqaluit
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Environment Canada advises residents to continue monitoring alerts and local 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
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are expected.
- Wind: Maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach 80 km/h.
- Visibility: Near-zero visibility is expected due to blowing snow.
Timeline
The overall alert is in effect from Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening.
- Kimmirut: Blizzard conditions are anticipated to start Tuesday evening and persist until Wednesday morning or early afternoon.
- Iqaluit: The onset of blizzard conditions is expected Wednesday morning as winds shift to the northwest, continuing through Wednesday evening.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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