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blizzard warning in effectBlizzard developing this evening.Strong north winds of 50 gusting up to 70 km/h will bring blizzard conditions, with near zero visibility in blowing snow, to Baker Lake starting this evening. Blizzard conditions will persist into Friday. Visibilities will improve Friday evening.The strong winds and dropping temperature will cause very cold wind chill values between minus 50 and minus 55 tonight and Friday.###Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility.Blizzard warnings are issued when widespread reduced visibilities of 400 metres or less are expected for at least 6 hours.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #NUStorm.If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. Anyone who is not dressed warmly is at risk of frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather. Ensure that shelter is provided for pets and outdoor animals.

Environment Canada