Residents of Arviat, Nunavut, are preparing for a return of winter weather as snow is expected to begin on the evening of March 5, 2026. This snowfall is the start of a cold spell that will bring freezing temperatures to the community over the next several days.
According to Environment Canada, wind chills are forecast to reach minus 33 tonight and minus 35 by the afternoon of March 6, 2026. These conditions mean that frostbite can happen to any exposed skin within just a few minutes.
The cold weather is expected to stay throughout the weekend and into the start of next week. Nighttime temperatures are forecast to drop as low as minus 37 by March 8, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to be careful if they are travelling and to keep an eye on their home heating. The sustained cold can lead to issues like frozen pipes or difficulty moving around the community.
