The Arviat marine forecast calls for southeast winds increasing to 35 knots near midnight, snow changing to rain Sunday morning and visibility as low as one mile. The Baker forecast calls for southeast winds of 25 to 30 knots this evening, snow and visibility as low as one mile; its freezing-spray warning is forecast to end after midnight.

The warnings signal hazardous conditions for people travelling or working on the water near Arviat and Baker Lake. Environment Canada says gale-force winds range from 34 to 47 knots, while freezing spray can add ice to vessels and equipment.

Mariners should check updated marine forecasts and monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio before travel. Conditions are forecast to ease somewhat Sunday in Baker waters, while Arviat winds are expected to remain near 30 knots Sunday afternoon.

The forecasts and warnings were issued Saturday morning, Oct. 17. Environment Canada lists Arviat and Baker among Hudson Bay areas with active warnings. The candidate source’s claim that Rankin had a freezing-spray warning was not confirmed: the current Rankin forecast says no watches or warnings are in effect.