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Arctic Outflow

Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast

Updated on

February 17, 2026
4:00 am

Current situation

An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast – Inland including Terrace and Kitimat, B.C.

Active Arctic Outflow Warnings in B.C.

Arctic Outflow

  • North Coast – inland including Terrace
  • North Coast – inland including Kitimat

Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces

Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces may be opened by local authorities in your area.

Extreme Weather Response Shelters are operated by BC Housing and their partners for anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness:

Extreme cold safety and preparedness

Resources to help you prepare for extreme cold:

Contact a healthcare provider, or call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1, if you are experiencing mild, cold-related illness. Call 9-1-1 in case of medical emergency.  

About weather alerts

Learn more about the types of winter weather alerts issued in B.C.

Watches

Alert you about weather conditions where there is potential for a significant storm or severe weather to occur. A Watch could be upgraded to a Warning.

Warnings

Are urgent messages that severe weather is either occurring or will occur.