Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, and Baker Lake

Alert Details

Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow cold warning for several communities in Nunavut. This alert indicates a period of dangerously cold wind chills that pose a significant risk to public health.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for the following locations:

• Rankin Inlet
• Chesterfield Inlet
• Baker Lake

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take precautions. Risks are significantly greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those without proper shelter. Individuals working or exercising outdoors should limit exposure and ensure they are wearing appropriate gear.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NUStorm.

Expected Conditions

The region is bracing for a period of very cold wind chills. According to the latest data, wind chill values are expected to reach near -55.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately. The period of extreme cold is expected to span from Monday night through Tuesday morning.