A Thursday Thaw is on the way for much of Newfoundland, while snow returns to the Big Land
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It’s been a quieter midweek compared to the stormy start we had on Monday and Tuesday, but the chill hasn’t really gone anywhere. Across Newfoundland and Labrador, winds have kept the wind chill values feeling much colder than the thermometer suggests. St. John’s was sitting near –10 this afternoon, and parts of the Northern Peninsula were even lower.
A Milder Thursday On the Way
A shift in wind direction is already underway, and that’s a big part of why the snow squalls have tapered off. As the winds turn southerly tonight, temperatures across much of Newfoundland will moderate—and in many cases rise above freezing before sunrise Thursday.
By noon Thursday, St. John’s will be around 5°C, central Newfoundland near 3°C, and the west coast around 4°C. The warmest air arrives Thursday evening before colder air returns overnight and into Friday.
A Messy System for Newfoundland, Snowy in Labrador
Our next weather maker is already lining up. It will bring rain to most of Newfoundland through the day Thursday, except the Northern Peninsula, which stays snowy for much of the day before mixing with or changing to rain Thursday evening.
Labrador stays quiet early Thursday, but southeastern areas will see snow develop by midday. That snow intensifies Thursday night and into Friday, with totals reaching 15–30 cm for some southeastern regions. More snow falls through Friday, especially inland and in higher terrain.
Friday: Back to Snow and Squalls
As colder air re-enters the province Friday, flurries and snow squalls will re-emerge for western Newfoundland, the south coast, and even parts of the Avalon. Travel late Friday could become more challenging, especially in squall-prone areas.
Rainfall & Wind
Rainfall amounts Thursday aren’t extreme, but the southwest coast will see the highest totals. Winds will gust 100 km/h in the Wreckhouse Thursday morning. Elsewhere, winds peak Thursday afternoon with gusts between 60 and 90 km/h—nothing like what we dealt with earlier this week, but still brisk at times.
Looking Ahead
The weekend looks fairly quiet overall, but attention is turning to Monday. A strong low may pass near Newfoundland, bringing the potential for significant snow, rain, and wind—the exact impacts will depend heavily on the storm track. A slight shift east or west will dramatically change who sees snow versus rain.
For now, plan for an active start to next week.
I’ll have my next update posted over the weekend.
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