As of March 4, 2026, Environment Canada has ended all active cold weather alerts for the Hay River region in the Northwest Territories. The removal of the extreme cold warning follows a period of intense winter weather that brought dangerously low temperatures to the community.
While the official alert was cleared at 9:48 AM, weather officials say the risk of frostbite remains. Wind chill values are expected to reach -39 in the morning and dip to -32 again tonight, meaning residents should still take precautions when heading outside.
The forecast for Wednesday shows a high temperature of -20°C along with periods of light snow. This is a significant change from the previous night, when the temperature dropped to a low of -35°C.
The lifting of the warning signals a shift toward more typical late-winter weather for the area. Although the most severe cold has passed, the combination of light snow and lingering wind chills will keep conditions brisk throughout the day.
