Photo: Storm day, Iqaluit — go back to bed

A city in snow: the city of Iqaluit suspended services early Mar. 4 with the onset of a winter storm. All Iqaluit schools and daycares are closed, along with Government of Nunavut offices and the legislative assembly. Environment Canada reports -16 C with northwesterly winds at 64 km/h gusting to 79 km/h. Winds are expected to increase to 90 km/h later this morning. Windchill makes it about -31 C, if anyone’s outside to feel it. The City of Iqaluit says all municipal services are suspended. Fire and ambulance service will be provided “unless it is deemed unsafe,” says a Mar. 4 news release. You can hear a recorded message from the city at 979-5300. The Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit is also closed. All matters scheduled for today are moved to the next business day, which, weather permitting, would be Mar. 7 Stay tuned for more updates. (PHOTO BY SARAH ROGERS)