Cold Warning Issued for North Slave Region: Wind Chill to Reach Minus 50
Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for the North Slave Region, including Wekweeti and Gameti, as wind chill values are expected to drop to minus 50 through Sunday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the North Slave Region. The alert is currently in effect due to dangerously low wind chill values expected overnight and into Sunday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the North Slave Region, specifically identifying the following communities:
- Wekweeti
- Whati
- Behchoko
- Gameti
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take precautions as risks are significantly greater for young children, older adults, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those without proper shelter. People working or exercising outdoors should also exercise extreme caution.
Environment Canada encourages the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at [email protected], by phone at 1-800-239-0484, or on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Wind chill values are forecast to reach minus 50. These extreme conditions pose a significant risk for frostbite and hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of Saturday night, March 7, 2026. The most severe conditions are expected tonight and early Sunday morning, March 8. Conditions are projected to moderate by late Sunday morning. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 15:34 UTC on March 8, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice