Eureka Weather Station Manager | EurekaWxStn@ec.gc.ca |
Facility Research Contact:
Andrea Faechner | Andrea.Faechner@ec.gc.ca | 204-983-4385
Mission: Environment Canada's Meteorological Service operates a network of weather stations around Canada in order to provide regular forecasts and severe weather warnings as well as other specialized products and services.
Facility and Environs: Eureka Weather Station was founded in 1947 as one of a network of joint US - Canadian arctic meteorological stations. Regular full time weather observations commenced January 1, 1948 with Canada assuming full time operation of the facility starting in 1972. It is located on the north shore of Slidre Fiord at 79° N, 85° W.