Orange Cold Warning Issued for Cambridge Bay: Wind Chill Values to Reach Minus 60
Weather Alerts high ECCC · · Cambridge Bay
Environment Canada has issued a severe cold warning for Cambridge Bay, with temperatures near minus 40 degrees Celsius and extreme wind chills expected to last until Wednesday.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange cold warning for the Cambridge Bay area. This severe weather alert is effective immediately and indicates a long-duration cold event impacting the region.
Affected Areas
This alert is specifically in effect for Cambridge Bay.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold poses a significant risk to all residents. Environment Canada advises the following precautions:
- Monitor Vulnerable Individuals: Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and individuals without proper shelter.
- Watch for Symptoms: Be alert for shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, or numbness and color changes in fingers and toes.
- Reporting: To report severe weather, residents can email [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Expected Conditions
- Temperatures: Forecasted to remain near or below minus 40 degrees Celsius.
- Wind Chill: Values are expected to reach between minus 55 and minus 60.
- Hazards: A long period of extreme cold that puts the general population at risk of cold-related injuries.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 17, 2026. The period of extreme cold is expected to persist through Wednesday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice