Severe Cold Warning Issued for Taloyoak as Temperatures Plummet to -40°C
Environment Canada has issued an orange cold warning for Taloyoak, with extreme wind chills between minus 55 and minus 60 expected to persist.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange cold warning for the Taloyoak region. This severe weather alert is effective immediately as a long period of extreme cold settles over the area.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected by this warning is Taloyoak.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions as extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Specific groups at higher risk include young children, older adults, individuals with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and persons without proper shelter.
Residents should monitor for cold-related symptoms, including:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Numbness and color change in fingers and toes
To report severe weather, you may email [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.
Expected Conditions
Temperatures are forecast to remain near or below minus 40 degrees Celsius for much of the upcoming week. Wind chill values are expected to range between minus 55 and minus 60, particularly during the overnight and early morning hours.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 16, 2026, and is currently set to remain in effect until at least 1:23 AM on February 17, 2026. However, the agency notes that the period of extreme cold is expected to continue for several days.
Source: ECCC Official Notice