Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk Through Thursday Morning

Source: ECCC · Paulatuk

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on April 6, 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 Paulatuk, citing dangerous blowing snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h that are expected to persist until Thursday.

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Record type
Blizzard Warning
Affected area
Paulatuk
Issued
April 6, 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 Paulatuk.

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 NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, 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.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Paulatuk. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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