On March 10, 2026, residents of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, are facing near-blizzard conditions and extreme cold according to a forecast from Environment Canada. The weather includes heavy blowing snow and dangerously low temperatures that make travel hazardous throughout the community.
The national weather agency, Environment Canada, reports that northwesterly winds are reaching 40 kilometres per hour with gusts up to 60 kilometres per hour. These strong winds are creating blowing snow that significantly reduces visibility for anyone outdoors or driving.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of minus 25, but wind chill values will make it feel as cold as minus 46 during the morning and minus 40 in the afternoon. At these levels, frostbite can occur on exposed skin within minutes, so people are encouraged to dress in heavy layers if they must go outside.
Residents should avoid travel that is not necessary and secure any loose items around their homes that could be moved by the wind. The near-blizzard conditions are expected to last through the evening before finally tapering off around midnight.
