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Tonight: Blizzard ending late this evening then clearing. Blowing snow at times overnight. Wind northwest 60 km/h gusting to 80 becoming north 40 gusting to 60 late this evening. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 27 this evening and minus 36 overnight. Risk of frostbite.
⚠Yellow Warning - Blizzard ▶
2:37 p.m. CDT Tuesday 14 April 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Blizzard conditions with poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continue.

A potent low pressure system continues to impact much of the Kivalliq.

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

Timing: Ending Tuesday evening.

Travel will be hazardous due to near-zero visibility.

Limit travel and outdoor activities, if possible. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle.

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.

In effect for:
  • Rankin Region including Whale Cove

⚠Yellow Warning - Wind ▶
2:27 p.m. CDT Tuesday 14 April 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Strong winds that may cause damage continue.

A potent low pressure system continues to impact much of the Kivalliq.

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

Timing: Ending early Tuesday evening.

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

Disruptions to services and travel are possible. There is a risk of injury due to flying or falling debris.

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.

In effect for:
  • Rankin Region including Whale Cove
Observed at: Rankin Inlet Airport
Date: 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday 14 April 2026
Blowing Snow
Blowing Snow 		Temp.: -16 °C
Wind Chill: -31 °C
Wind: NW 60 gust 73 km/h
Humidity: 84 %
Dew point: -18 °C
Pressure: 100.0 kPa
Tendency: 0.15 kPa
Visibility: 0.2 km 		Sunrise: 5:46
Sunset: 20:33
Normals:
Max -10°C Min -20°C
Tonight
Blizzard

Blizzard
Min: -22°C

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