Residents of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, can expect a mix of cool temperatures and changing skies throughout the week. According to Environment Canada, the local weather will transition from morning fog and afternoon rain-snow showers on Tuesday to clearer conditions later in the week.
Tuesday is expected to be mainly cloudy with afternoon showers and a daytime high of 3°C. Morning wind chills are reaching -10°C, with east winds moving at 30 kilometres per hour. Drivers should exercise caution, as wet conditions can make local travel difficult. The Department of Infrastructure has previously noted that muddy and slippery conditions on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway can lead to closures, especially when drivers do not respect active travel restrictions during wet weather.
The middle of the week will see a shift toward sunnier weather. Forecasts indicate a mix of sun and cloud for Wednesday with a high of -1°C, followed by a sunny day on Thursday with a high of -2°C. Clouds are expected to return by Friday, which will see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -1°C. Residents should prepare for cold nights, with temperatures forecasted to dip to -10°C by Friday night.
