A Snowy Tuesday Awaits Much of Newfoundland, Which Will Be Followed By An Active Week Of Weather
A bitterly cold Arctic high remains firmly in place across Newfoundland and Labrador, but it won’t stay quiet for long. A developing winter storm is set to bring widespread snowfall to the Island on Tuesday, followed by a prolonged period of snow for Labrador and the Northern Peninsula through the second half of the week.
While snowfall totals won’t be extreme everywhere, cold temperatures and gusty winds will make this a moderate to high-impact system, especially in exposed areas.
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Current Conditions
Today featured very cold but relatively calm conditions across the province. Much of Labrador struggled to get out of the minus 20s, while many areas on the Island remained near or below minus 10. That calm weather will fade overnight as snow approaches from the south.
Another cold night is ahead, with:
Labrador: Lows in the minus 20s
Island: Minus teens to near minus 20 in interior and central regions
Tuesday: Snow Moves In Across the Island
The snow arriving Tuesday is the same system that recently brought significant snow and ice to parts of the U.S., Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.
Timing (Avalon / St. John’s Metro):
Snow begins between 8–9 a.m. Tuesday (possibly earlier in the south)
Heaviest snowfall: Late morning through mid-afternoon
Snow continues into Tuesday night, tapering off early Wednesday
Snowfall rates during the peak may reach 2–5 cm per hour.
Temperatures remain cold throughout the event, with daytime highs only around –3 to –4°C on the Avalon. Winds strengthen later in the day and Tuesday night, leading to blowing and drifting snow, particularly given the fluffy nature of the snowfall.
Even where totals are modest, visibility may be significantly reduced Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Expected Snowfall Totals (Island)
Snowfall forecast from early Tuesday into very early Wednesday. Jan 27 into 28, 2026.
This is a system that may overproduce, especially in eastern areas.
Avalon Peninsula: 20–30 cm
Bonavista Peninsula / Northeast Coast / Gander: 15–20 cm
Central: 10 to 15 cm
West Coast & South Coast: 10–20 cm
Northern Peninsula: Lighter amounts, especially north of Lake Cow Head
Labrador & Northern Peninsula: Snow Through Mid-Week
Snow spreads into coastal Labrador late Tuesday and Tuesday night, reaching Goose Bay by midnight. From Wednesday through Friday, snowfall becomes more persistent and heavier.
Additional snowfall totals (mid-week):
Coastal Labrador: 15–30 cm, with 30–50 cm possible in higher terrain
Straits & Northern Peninsula: Widespread 30–50 cm
Green Bay / White Bay: 15–30 cm
This snowfall is in addition to Tuesday’s system and will make the second half of the week particularly snowy for northern areas.
Bottom Line
Snow arrives Tuesday morning across much of the Island
Cold temperatures and gusty winds will cause blowing snow
Travel may be difficult at times, especially Tuesday afternoon and evening
Heavier, longer-lasting snow targets Labrador and the Northern Peninsula mid-week
Stay tuned for updates as the system moves in.
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