Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 8:22:42 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 1:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 12, 2026, 2:09:17 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter storm - Gjoa Haven

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

The alert warns that blizzard conditions are expected, with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and accumulating snow causing widespread low visibility through Thursday. Travel is likely to be hazardous, and conditions are expected to improve Friday.

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Affected location: Gjoa Haven

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The alert advises limiting travel and outdoor activities where possible and remaining in place if lost or stranded.

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Nov 11, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC
A warning for Gjoa Haven forecasts gusts to 90 km/h and widespread blowing snow with reduced visibility. Winds are expected to strengthen overnight and continue through Thursday; service and travel disruptions and damage are possible.
Environment Canada Weather Alerts
Nov 11, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
The alert warns that blizzard conditions are expected, with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and accumulating snow causing widespread low visibility through Thursday. Travel is likely to be hazardous, and conditions are expected to improve Friday.
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Wind - TaloyoakNov 11, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC
A wind warning for Taloyoak forecasts gusts up to 90 km/h and widespread blowing snow with reduced visibility. Disruptions to services and travel and some damage are possible.
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Blizzard - TaloyoakNov 11, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
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Strong southerly wind warning for Gjoa HavenOct 22, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
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Wind - Gjoa HavenOct 14, 2026, 9:25 PM UTC
A wind warning for Gjoa Haven reports possible gusts up to 100 km/h beginning Thursday morning, with falling and blowing snow potentially reducing visibility. Winds are expected to weaken Thursday night; local utility outages and damage are possible.
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