Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Baker Lake with Wind Chill Values Reaching Minus 60
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Baker Lake, warning of extreme wind chill values as low as minus 60 that pose a risk to all residents.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Baker Lake region. The alert was issued by the national weather agency and remains in effect as extreme wind chill values continue to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is specifically focused on Baker Lake. Residents in this region should prepare for hazardous conditions associated with extreme cold.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Environment Canada advises residents to monitor for cold-related symptoms, which include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Numbness and color change in fingers and toes
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
Wind chill values as low as minus 55 to minus 60 are expected to continue. While these very cold wind chills are forecast to moderate slightly during the day, they are expected to return Tuesday night.
Timeline
The alert is currently effective as of March 4, 2026. The current warning is set to remain in effect until approximately 5:21 PM (17:21) UTC on March 4, 2026. Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada for further updates.
Source: ECCC Official Notice