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Orange Warning - Blizzard
Issued: 11:42 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – Environment and Climate Change Canada
Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected. Hazard: Blizzard Locations: Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, Baker Lake, and Naujaat. Timing: Friday through Saturday Remarks: Strong north-northwest winds will continue to move through the Kivalliq region over the next 48 hours. Wind gusts as high as 80 to 90 km/h are producing near-zero visibilities in blowing snow across the region. Conditions will improve from north to south across the region Saturday into Sunday. Please refer to local forecasts for timing information regarding the onset and end of the blizzard for individual communities. ### Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. Blizzard warnings are issued when near-zero visibility in blowing snow is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NUstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #NUStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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