Northwest Territories Weather Today

Northwest Territories is a large, sparsely populated region in northern Canada. It encompasses an area of over 1.3 million square kilometers, making it the second-largest of the three Canadian territories. The region is bounded by the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nunavut, as well as the Arctic Ocean. The climate of Northwest Territories is cold and continental, with long, cold winters and short, mild summers. Average temperatures range from -30°C (-22°F) in winter to 16°C (60°F) in summer. Precipitation is generally light, but the region can be very windy, with some areas experiencing wind speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Snowfall is common in winter and tends to accumulate in the lower-lying areas.