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Western Arctic station data

The Western Arctic station data portal contains weather and climate observations for the northwest region of Canada (west of Hudson’s Bay and north of 58°N). The data comes from the metnorth database maintained by PCIC.

Within the Western Arctic station data portal, users can:

  • Explore locations of weather stations in Northwestern Canada using an interactive map
  • Filter stations based on observation date, variable, observing agency, region, and more
  • Download station metadata describing location, variables, observing agency, and more
  • Preview weather and climate variables for a selected station
  • Download observational data in NetCDF, CSV or MS Excel format

About the data

The data available in the Western Arctic station data portal are part of a dynamic database maintained by PCIC as a cooperative effort with the partners and data networks listed below. New data are added to the database on an hourly, near real-time basis and on a semi-monthly or as-available basis, depending on the source. Climatological averages are also provided for stations with sufficient data. Efforts are underway at PCIC to improve the data quality and tracking of updates.

The Western Arctic station data portal includes data from:

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • NWT Environment and Natural Resources Forestry
  • Yukon Parks
  • Yukon Water Resources
  • Yukon Wildland Fire Management
  • Private industry data providers

This data is subject to PCIC's terms of use. It has been obtained from a variety of sources and is provided as a public service by the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium. The data is provided by the Consortium on an “AS IS” basis without any warranty or representation, express or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. Any reliance you place upon the information contained here is your sole responsibility and is strictly at your own risk. In no event will the Consortium be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from reliance upon the data or derived information.