Another Low Arrives Thursday Afternoon, Brings Another Round Of Rain, Snow And Wind To NL
The weather across Newfoundland and Labrador was much quieter today compared to yesterday — a nice break, even if it’s short-lived. A few folks even managed to get out and enjoy some late-season skiing at White Hills, taking advantage of some great conditions while they last.
That quiet stretch doesn’t last long…
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A Calm Start… But Not for Long
Tonight, we’ll see a few flurries and snow showers drift through parts of the Island and into areas like Clarenville. These won’t add up to much, and most of that activity winds down overnight. By early Thursday morning, things are generally quiet across the board — including Labrador, where snow tapers off by around 8 AM.
Thursday starts off on a calm note. But that’s only the beginning.
Cold in Labrador, Milder on the Island
Temperatures tonight will drop sharply in Labrador, with lows plunging into the -30s in western sections. On the Island, it’s a much milder story, with temperatures hovering closer to seasonal levels.
By Thursday:
Labrador sees highs between about -5 and -15
Newfoundland climbs to around 0°C
A decent start — but changes arrive quickly later in the day.
Turning Active Thursday Evening
Clouds increase through the day Thursday, and by late afternoon into the evening, snow begins to push into western Newfoundland and parts of Labrador.
From there, things escalate.
As we move into Thursday night:
Snow spreads across much of the Island
A rain/snow line develops offshore and pushes inland
Eastern and southeastern Newfoundland (including the Avalon) transition to rain overnight or early Friday
Heavy Rain Likely for Eastern Newfoundland
This is one of the bigger concerns with this system.
There is strong signal for significant rainfall across eastern and southeastern Newfoundland, especially the Avalon Peninsula. Widespread totals of 25 to 50 mm are likely between late Thursday night and midday Friday.
Given that setup, it’s very likely rainfall warnings will be issued.
Snowfall: Higher Terrain Does Best
Snowfall with this system will be elevation-dependent.
Lower elevations: generally 5 to 15 cm, maybe locally 20 cm
Higher terrain: higher totals likely
Western Newfoundland (including around Corner Brook): 10 to 25 cm possible, though extreme model outputs look overdone
Meanwhile, parts of central and interior Newfoundland will land somewhere in that 5–20 cm range depending on elevation and timing of the changeover.
Wind Picks Up Friday
As the low intensifies off the Labrador coast, wind becomes another factor.
Southeast winds increase Thursday (especially Wreckhouse)
Friday morning: gusts approaching 100 km/h possible across eastern Newfoundland
Winds remain gusty through Friday before easing later in the day
Travel could be impacted early Friday — especially around St. John’s and possibly Gander.
Not Done Yet: Weekend Snow Potential
Once this system pulls away, another develops offshore.
That one could bring snow back to eastern Newfoundland — including the Avalon — on Saturday. It’s too early for specific amounts, but there’s a real chance it’s shovelable.
Yes… heading into April.
The Big Picture
Here’s how it stacks up:
Tonight: Flurries taper off, quiet overnight
Thursday: Calm start, snow arrives late
Thursday night → Friday: Rain east, snow west, heavy precipitation overall
Friday: Windy, wet, messy
Saturday: Turning colder, chance of snow returning to the east
And Labrador?
Cold. Quiet. With occasional snow chances — especially southeast.
Final Thoughts
We’re heading into a busy stretch of weather — the kind that brings everything: snow, rain, wind, and quick changes.
This is one of those setups where small shifts in track and temperature will make a big difference locally — especially with snow vs rain.
I’ll be tracking it closely and updating you as things evolve.
I’ll have my next update posted tomorrow morning!
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