Yellowknife, NT – Residents in Yellowknife are enduring another deep Arctic freeze, with wind chills making temperatures feel as low as -38°C through the weekend.
According to Environment Canada, temperatures dropped to -26.6°C by 6 a.m. MDT Thursday, with wind out of the north-northeast at 14 km/h producing a wind chill of -36. Clear skies and rising pressure were noted at Yellowknife Airport.
The extreme cold is expected to persist, with daytime highs remaining near -15°C through Saturday, and overnight lows plunging to -29°C Thursday and -28°C Friday. Sunshine will dominate the skies through Sunday before light snow arrives Monday. A mix of sun and cloud will return midweek.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor exposure, as frostbite may occur within minutes in these conditions. Wind chills will remain below -30°C through Saturday morning and again overnight. The UV index remains low.
Despite the cold, visibility is strong at 24 km, and no official weather alerts are currently in effect. However, officials encourage preparedness for extreme cold, including dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and ensuring pets are brought indoors.
Yellowknife’s frigid trend is typical for late March in the region, though wind chills this severe remain dangerous. Warmer conditions are not expected until at least mid-next week.
