Residents in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, are facing a high risk of frostbite as extreme wind chill values hit the region on March 8 and March 9, 2026. This weather event is expected to bring dangerously cold air that can cause damage to exposed skin very quickly.
According to Environment Canada, wind chill values are forecast to reach -42 overnight. At these levels, frostbite can occur within minutes for anyone with skin exposed to the air.
Conditions at the Tuktoyaktuk Airport on the morning of March 8, 2026, showed an air temperature of -21.9 C with a wind chill of -32. The wind chill is expected to drop further to -34 this evening before reaching the lowest point overnight.
People in the community should ensure they are dressed in heavy winter gear for any time spent outdoors. The combination of freezing temperatures and strong winds creates a dangerous environment throughout the start of the week.
