Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Western Labrador and Churchill Valley
Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for western Labrador as wind chill values are expected to plummet to near -45 through Friday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for western Labrador. This alert is triggered by a period of very cold wind chills that create an elevated risk to public health, specifically regarding frostbite and hypothermia.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for western Labrador, with the geographic scope specifically including the Churchill Valley region.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take precautions, as risks are significantly higher for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those without proper shelter. Individuals working or exercising outdoors should ensure they have adequate protection against the cold. Environment Canada encourages residents to monitor ongoing forecasts and report severe weather by emailing [email protected] or using the hashtag #NLwx on X.
Expected Conditions
Extreme cold conditions are anticipated, with wind chill values expected to reach near -45. These conditions pose a direct threat of frostbite and hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and covers the time span from overnight tonight into Friday morning, March 6, 2026. The current alert is set to expire at 16:02:35 UTC on March 6.
Source: ECCC Official Notice