Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Cambridge Bay as Wind Chills Reach Minus 60
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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 Cambridge Bay, with extreme wind chill values between minus 55 and minus 60 expected to persist through the week.
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- Record type
- Cold Warning
- Affected area
- Cambridge Bay
- 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 Cambridge Bay.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Cambridge Bay area. This immediate alert signifies a multi-day episode of dangerously low wind chill values that pose a significant risk to public health.
Affected Areas
This weather alert is specifically in effect for the following region:
- Cambridge Bay
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk, but risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, those working or exercising outdoors, and individuals 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, contact Environment Canada at NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or use the hashtag #NUStorm on X.
Expected Conditions
Wind chill values of minus 55 to minus 60 are currently being observed and are expected to continue. These extreme conditions will persist throughout the week, creating hazardous outdoor environments.
Timeline
The alert became effective on February 25, 2026. Very cold conditions are expected to continue for several days, with temperatures and wind chills finally expected to moderate this coming Friday.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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