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Alerts for: Arviat

Warnings


Blizzard Warning in effect for:

  • Arviat

Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring. Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility is expected. When: Monday evening through Tuesday evening Wind: gusts of 70 to 80 km/h Remarks: A low pressure centre brought 4 to 8 cm of new snow Monday with another 2 to 4 cm expected Monday night. Strong north to northwesterly winds will develop Monday night. The strong winds along with the freshly fallen snow will allow for blizzard conditions overnight to Tuesday. Blizzard conditions will begin in Baker Lake Monday evening and will begin in Arviat, Rankin Inlet, and Whale Cove later overnight. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. For information on emergency plans and kits go to getprepared.gc.ca. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NUStorm.

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