Weather

Great Slave Lake, Mackenzie River water levels ‘well below average,’ says report

May precipitation across the NWT was variable — Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik had average precipitation — and levels this summer will depend on rainfall in northern Alberta, B.C.


Following spring break-up, water levels and flow rates remain low across most large lakes and rivers in the Northwest Territories, says the NWT’s Department of Environment and Climate Change. May precipitation across the NWT was variable — where Yellowknife, Hay River and Inuvik received approximately average precipitation, Fort Smith received…

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When will wildfire smoke clear? Don’t hold your breath

As warmer, drier conditions return, smoky winds will push from the south until mid-week


Many areas in the NWT experienced cooler temperatures late last week, which was been helpful in limiting extreme fire growth. However, fire crews are now preparing as the weather fluctuates, NWT Fire stated on Sunday afternoon. Dana Bowen is with the Department of Environment and Climate Change. “There are currently…