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Abstract

Nunavut lies in the Arctic, where cold temperatures mean that snow can fall at anytime in the year. Typically the ground is snow covered from September until June.

Most of Nunavut has a dry Arctic climate receiving less than 200 centimetres of snow annually. The only exception is the eastern edge of Baffin Island which receives up to 1100 centimetres of snow annually. Occasionally, blizzards, a violent winter storm, leave hamlets isolated as wind blown snow greatly reduces the visibility, impeding aircrafts from landing.

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