Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk Through Thursday Morning
Environment Canada has issued a blizzard warning for Paulatuk, citing dangerous blowing snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h that are expected to persist until Thursday.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blizzard warning for the Paulatuk region. The alert is effective immediately as hazardous winter conditions impact the area.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically covers the community and surrounding area of Paulatuk.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing blizzard conditions characterized by poor visibility in blowing snow. Sustained winds of 70 km/h are expected throughout the day, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h. While winds are forecast to weaken somewhat tonight, the blowing snow will continue to significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The blizzard conditions are expected to continue until Thursday morning, February 19, 2026. The current alert remains in effect until at least 1:34 AM UTC on Thursday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice