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A storm over Yellowknife on July 9, 2026. Photo: Yvonne Cli-Horassi
A storm over Yellowknife on July 9, 2026. Photo: Yvonne Cli-Horassi

In pictures: A storm rolls through Yellowknife

Yellowknife doesn’t get dramatic summer storms as often as some other Canadian cities. Even a brief storm on Thursday evening was enough to get pulses – and drains – flowing.

Here’s a selection of the best shots we received as a thunderstorm lolloped overhead.

The heavens open near the Latham Island causeway. Photo: Randy Rivers
The heavens open near the Latham Island causeway. Photo: Randy Rivers
"I tried to outbike the rain on Frame Lake. I lost." Photo: Sam Marie
“I tried to outbike the rain on Frame Lake. I lost.” Photo: Sam Marie
Dark times for Yellowknife. Photo: Katrina Stiopu
Dark times for Yellowknife. Photo: Katrina Stiopu
Ominous clouds over houseboat bay. Photo: Suzanne Carriere
Ominous clouds over houseboat bay. Photo: Suzanne Carriere
Eek. Photo: Lara Savinainen-Mountain
Eek. Photo: Lara Savinainen-Mountain
A weather delay threatens at the ball diamond. Photo: Patsy Larocque
A weather delay threatens at the ball diamond. Photo: Patsy Larocque
KC Karunaratne caught the storm moving in over the boreal forest.
KC Karunaratne caught the storm moving in over the boreal forest.
Nervous times for flags. Photo: Juniper Falvo
Nervous times for flags. Photo: Juniper Falvo
"Credit: Marshall, 12 years old, storm enthusiast," wrote Renee Sanderson.
“Credit: Marshall, 12 years old, storm enthusiast,” wrote Renee Sanderson.
A vintage Yellowknife storm? Photo: Robin Weber
A vintage Yellowknife storm? Photo: Robin Weber