Residents in Hay River, Northwest Territories, should prepare for a mix of winter weather this week as temperatures remain notably cold for early April.
According to Environment Canada, morning wind chill values on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, were as cold as -26°C. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the week, with temperatures ranging from overnight lows of -15°C to daytime highs near 1°C.
The Weather Network forecasts a period of unsettled weather beginning mid-week, with a 40 percent chance of flurries starting Wednesday overnight. Scattered flurries are expected to continue into Thursday, followed by a potential for 1 to 3 centimetres of snow on Saturday morning.
While the week brings variable conditions, AccuWeather indicates that clear, sunny skies will return by the weekend. Despite the return of sunshine, residents should remain prepared for cold overnight lows between -12°C and -17°C.
These cool temperatures remain below the typical April averages for the region, which according to historical climate data, usually see highs near 2°C and lows around -7°C. Community members are encouraged to dress in layers to account for the persistent wind chill and fluctuating spring conditions.
