Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.

A potent low pressure system will impact parts of the Kivalliq region on Monday and Tuesday.

Hazard: Winds gusting to 90 km/h, in addition to falling snow.

Timing: Beginning Monday afternoon and ending early Tuesday.

Remarks: A blizzard warning is also in place, due to the falling snow paired with the strong winds creating blizzard conditions.

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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.

Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow are expected.

A potent low pressure system will impact parts of the Kivalliq region on Monday and Tuesday.

Hazard: Blizzard conditions due to moderate snow combined with winds gusting between 80 to 100 km/h.

Timing: Beginning Monday afternoon and ending late Tuesday.

Remarks: Confidence is increasing regarding the track and development of this system. Wind warnings may also be issued for some townsites for the wind gusts that exceed warning criteria.

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Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.

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.