Salt River, Northwest Territories, Canada Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Salt River is High, with a 7.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Salt River Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Salt River temperature has changed by around +6.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
10
-100%

cloudyCloudy
60
-100%

rainyRainy
122
-83.3%

snowySnowy
333
1000%

mistyMisty
03
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Salt River has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Salt River experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+30.2 %


Change in average humidity

-0.5 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+100 %


Heatwave changed by

-1.3 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-3.8 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-0.3 km/h


These indicators show that Salt River is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Salt River Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Salt River, Northwest Territories, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 13, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-16°/-35°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-15°/-39°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-11°/-33°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon-8°/-25°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon20.9km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
light snowLight snow

Temperature Icon-6°/-12°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-9°/-19°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-10°/-29°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-7°/-26°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
heavy snowHeavy snow

Temperature Icon-2°/-10°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
light snow showersLight snow showers

Temperature Icon-11°/-20°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
freezing fogFreezing fog

Temperature Icon-5°/-28°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Tue. 24, Mar.
mistMist

Temperature Icon-3°/-10°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon-3°/-15°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
mistMist

Temperature Icon0°/-12°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-3°/-14°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-2°/-12°

Humidity Icon95%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-3°/-13°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon11.9km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon-2°/-12°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-1°/-11°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-3°/-10°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon-5°/-13°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon-1°/-11°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-9°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-7°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 8, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon2°/-7°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Thu. 9, Apr.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-7°

Humidity Icon94%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Fri. 10, Apr.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-7°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sat. 11, Apr.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon1°/-8°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 12, Apr.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow

Temperature Icon0°/-9°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon12.6km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 9, Apr.

3°C


Low will be onSat. 14, Mar.

-39°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 15, Mar.

95%


Low will be onSun. 12, Apr.

90%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 21, Mar.

23.4km/h


Low will be onSun. 15, Mar.

7.9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 9, Apr.

2.6mm


Low will be onThu. 26, Mar.

0.03mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 25, Mar.

2


Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

1