Unseasonal, record-breaking storm hits Nunavut, Canada
A powerful storm hit Nunavut, Canada, on Sunday, December 27, 2020, bringing record wind gusts of up to 135 km/h (84 mph) and heavy snow. Meteorologists said it was unusual for such a storm to occur this late in December, affecting much of the territory.
The storm brought winds of up to 135 km/h (84 mph), which was record-breaking, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
"It was like an all-day thing. The wind was so strong," Pangnirtung mayor Eric Lawlor said.
"Many shacks and cabins are gone. Many, many snowmobile windshields are gone. Some injuries we have heard of so far," Pangnirtung resident Sky Panipak stated, adding that one person sustained injuries and had to be taken to a southern hospital.
Meteorologist Sara Hoffman reported that out of 25 communities, 23 were affected by the storm. "It's pretty unusual for a storm like that this late in December. We don't typically see that."
Hoffman noted that her team is looking into whether Sunday was a record-breaking day for such a storm in the territory.
A powerful storm brought record breaking wind gusts, blizzard conditions and heavy snow to much of Nunavut this past weekend.
Read the summary below for additional information. #nustorm pic.twitter.com/v5gCb9vCkU
— ECCC Weather Nunavut (@ECCCWeatherNU) December 29, 2020
The building can’t stop shaking and so much snow blowing around. #NUStorm #snow #winter #storm #windy #home #iqaluit #nunavut @weathernetwork @cstclair1 pic.twitter.com/RjgXAF4uIp
— Kaani Naulaq (@NaulaqKaani) December 27, 2020
Record-breaking storm blasts Nunavut, 135 km/h winds rip off stairs and crush cabins https://t.co/aB88DB8hmW pic.twitter.com/YkzeQaVXp0
— CTV News (@CTVNews) December 30, 2020
The tulugaq are scavenging after the storm pic.twitter.com/C1aHC9CzUT
— Sky Panipak (@HSS_Team) December 29, 2020
Featured image credit: Sky Panipak
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