Up to 20 cm of snow will fall over southern and eastern Newfoundland by Saturday evening
It was a beautiful start to the day across the Avalon Peninsula, and much of Newfoundland, with plenty of sunshine over the metro area early on. But as the afternoon progressed, clouds moved in—and those clouds are just the beginning.
Snow has already arrived across southwestern Newfoundland, including Port aux Basques, as of late this afternoon, and will continue to push eastward through the evening and overnight hours.
This system is fairly straightforward: no mixing, no rain—just snow across the Island.
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Timing: When the Snow Arrives
Snow will spread across most of Newfoundland by midnight, with the heaviest snow early on focused over the southwest.
Through the overnight and into Saturday morning, snow continues across much of the Island. By morning:
Southwest, south coast, and Burin Peninsula: Heaviest snow ongoing
Avalon Peninsula: Light to moderate snow early, heavier bands arriving mid-morning
The most intense snowfall for eastern areas—including the Avalon—arrives mid to late morning and continues into early afternoon.
By midday, the back edge of the snow begins pushing through central Newfoundland, and by late afternoon or evening, most areas will see the snow come to an end.
There’s no changeover to rain with this system—so once the snow stops, that’s your window to clear it.
Snowfall Totals
This isn’t a blockbuster storm, but it will bring a solid accumulation across much of the Island.
Avalon, Burin, and south coast: 10 to 20 cm (locally higher in some areas)
Metro & southeast Avalon: Likely closer to 20 cm than 10
Central (Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, etc.): 5 cm range, possibly a bit higher in spots
West coast (Deer Lake, Corner Brook): 5 to 10 cm, locally higher in higher terrain
Southwest (Port aux Basques area): 15 to 20+ cm possible, especially in elevated terrain
Wind and Visibility
Winds will increase overnight and into Saturday morning.
By Saturday evening:
Gusts near 70 km/h in St. John’s
Up to 80 km/h in Bonavista
The strongest winds arrive after the heaviest snowfall, which helps limit the worst-case blowing snow scenario—but there will still be reduced visibility at times, especially in exposed areas.
Temperatures
Tonight: -5 to -8°C across the Island
Saturday: -1 to -5°C (milder south, colder north)
Labrador remains quiet with cold conditions:
Overnight lows down to the -20s
Highs Saturday around -4 to -7°C
Looking Ahead: More Active Weather
Sunday starts off quiet—but it won’t stay that way.
Another system moves in late Sunday, bringing:
Snow developing Sunday afternoon
A transition to ice pellets, freezing rain, and eventually rain overnight into Monday morning (especially eastern and southern areas)
By Monday, temperatures rise well above freezing across much of Newfoundland, with highs reaching 7 to 8°C in eastern and central regions.
After that, the pattern stays active, but without any major standout systems in the immediate 7-day forecast.
Final Thoughts
This is a classic Newfoundland system—steady snow, decent totals, and some wind to deal with on the backside. Not a major storm, but enough to impact travel and require cleanup.
Once the snow ends Saturday afternoon or evening, that’s your best time to get out and shovel.
The next forecast drops bright and early Tuesday morning.
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