Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Strong Gusts and Blizzard Conditions Expected
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Paulatuk, with gusts up to 90 km/h and blizzard conditions expected to persist until Thursday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow wind warning for the Paulatuk region. The alert is currently in effect as strong winds have already developed in the area.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically affects the geographic region of Paulatuk.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Due to the potential for property damage and utility outages, residents should take necessary precautions. To report severe weather, you can email [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #NTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Strong southerly winds of 70 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h, have developed this morning. These strong winds are expected to persist throughout the day. While wind speeds may ease somewhat tonight, blizzard conditions are expected to persist in the region. Local utility outages and some property damage are possible due to the wind force.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of the morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The strong winds will continue through the day, with blizzard conditions expected to persist until early Thursday morning, February 19, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice