Blizzard Warning Issued for Resolute: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow blizzard warning for the Resolute area. The alert indicates that blizzard conditions are expected to develop later this morning, creating significant hazards for the region.

Affected Areas

This weather alert specifically impacts the geographic area of Resolute.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should be aware that travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Environment Canada advises the following actions:

• Continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
• To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazards include blizzard conditions with poor visibility caused by snow and blowing snow. While conditions are expected to improve temporarily this evening, officials warn that blizzard conditions may return on Friday.

Timeline

The alert became effective at 9:15 AM on February 26, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 1:15 AM on February 27, 2026. Residents should prepare for the possibility of recurring conditions later in the week.