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blizzard warning in effectWidespread blizzard conditions developing Wednesday and ending on Thursday.Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 90 km/hLocations: Throughout much of the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, including Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove, Baker Lake, Naujaat, and Coral Harbour.Time span: Blizzard conditions will develop early Wednesday and persist for 18 to 30 hours before easing. Please refer to local forecasts for specifics on event timing.Remarks: Strong northerly winds will develop over the Kivalliq region as an Arctic High begins moving into the region from the west and a strong winter storm system moves towards Baffin Island from Quebec. These strong winds will combine with temperatures falling into the -20 to -30 C range and produce widespread blizzard conditions to the region along with wind chill values of -45 to -50.###Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous due to reduced visibility.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.Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Protect yourself from wind, cold and disorientation by staying sheltered, indoors or with your vehicle. Avoid outdoor activities. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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