Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Yellowknife Region with Wind Chills Reaching -55
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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 yellow cold warning for the Yellowknife Region as a multi-day episode of extreme wind chills between minus 50 and minus 55 persists.
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- Record type
- Cold Warning
- Affected area
- Yellowknife Region
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yellowknife Region.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Yellowknife Region. This alert indicates a multi-day episode of dangerously low temperatures and wind chills that pose a significant risk to public health.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected by this alert is the Yellowknife Region.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor vulnerable individuals, including young children, older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and people without proper shelter.
- Limit time outdoors for those working or exercising.
- Watch for cold-related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, and color changes in fingers and toes.
- Report severe weather by emailing NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, calling 1-800-239-0484, or posting on X using #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing very cold wind chill values between minus 50 and minus 55. While wind chills may moderate slightly during daytime hours, the severe cold remains a primary hazard.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect and is expected to last through the middle of next week. While the current advisory window is set through the afternoon of February 28, 2026, the multi-day cold episode will persist for several more days.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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