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Yellow Warning - Arctic Outflow
Issued: 12:03 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – Environment and Climate Change Canada
Strong outflow winds and cold wind chill values are expected. When: Tuesday night through Thursday morning. Where: North Coast - Inland including Terrace and Kitimat. Remark: An Arctic high pressure ridge will build over northern BC on Tuesday. Temperatures will drop to into the negative teens Tuesday night and combine with strong outflow winds to give wind chill values near or below minus 20. The low temperatures and strong winds will persist through Thursday morning. ### Any outdoor activity exposes you to an increased risk of frostbite. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. 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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