2026 Starts Like 2025 Ended, With Active Weather In Newfoundland & Labrador
2026 is beginning much like 2025 ended — with very active weather across Newfoundland and Labrador.
While conditions are gradually improving in some areas, we’re heading into a stretch where multiple systems will influence the province over the next couple of days. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
Current Conditions & Warnings
Rain and snow are slowly easing across parts of the province as of Thursday afternoon. This system is the first of two weather-makers expected over the next 24–36 hours.
At this time, the only active weather alert on the Island is a Wreckhouse Wind Warning, with gusts potentially reaching up to 120 km/h overnight. The strongest winds are expected between midnight and 3 a.m.
Additional weather alerts may be issued as the next system approaches, so it’s a good idea to stay up to date through official Environment and Climate Change Canada channels or local forecast tools.
Overnight and Friday Forecast
A developing low-pressure system will bring rain and snow into southwestern Newfoundland overnight, expanding eastward by Friday morning.
Western, southwestern, and interior Newfoundland: A mix of rain, snow, and ice.
Eastern and southern Newfoundland: Mostly rain with breezy conditions.
Labrador: Snow spreading in from west to east.
By midday Friday, snow becomes more widespread across Labrador and the Northern Peninsula. Coastal areas south of Cartwright and near the Straits may see rain or mixed precipitation initially, but colder air later in the day should allow precipitation to change back to snow.
As colder air returns Friday night, eastern Newfoundland — including the Avalon — may see a chance of snow late Friday night or early Saturday.
Snowfall Outlook
Labrador (Goose Bay to Wabush): Widespread 15–30 cm of snow expected, with lighter amounts farther east where mixing occurs.
Northern Peninsula & higher terrain of central/interior Newfoundland: Approximately 5–15 cm.
Island coastal areas: Generally lower totals due to rain or mixed precipitation.
Travel may be difficult in higher terrain, including portions of the Trans-Canada Highway, the Viking Trail, and elevated West Coast routes such as areas near Gros Morne National Park.
Temperatures
Overnight temperatures will hover near or below freezing on the Island and well below freezing across Labrador.
Friday will be relatively mild for the Island, with highs ranging from about 2°C in the north to 5–6°C in the south, while Labrador remains colder — especially inland.
Weekend & Early Next Week
Saturday: Chance of rain or snow for eastern Newfoundland, depending on storm track.
Sunday: Calmer and colder province-wide.
Labrador: Much colder Sunday, with daytime highs dropping into the minus teens and even minus 20s in western areas.
Early next week: Another chance of snow, wind, and mixed precipitation, especially Monday, though details depend heavily on storm track and temperature profiles.
A surge of Arctic air will settle in early next week, followed by a gradual moderation later in the period.
Bottom Line
This is a busy and changeable stretch of weather with fluctuating temperatures, mixed precipitation, and periods of snow — particularly for Labrador and higher terrain on the Island. Forecast confidence decreases early next week, and details will be refined as systems come into better focus.
More updates will be posted as conditions evolve.
I’ll have my next update posted tomoorrow morning!
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