As Storm #1 departs, Storm #2 is already moving in and brings more snow, wind, and rain into Sunday!

Written By Eddie Sheerr

As quickly as we say goodbye to one storm this Boxing Day, another strong area of low pressure is already moving in — and it’s going to linger.

This system brings snow, wind, and rain to many parts of Newfoundland and Labrador beginning this evening, continuing through Saturday, and for some areas, into Sunday.

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What’s Happening Now

Radar late this afternoon shows a large area of light snow over southeastern Newfoundland, though much of it is not yet reaching the ground. Heavier snow remains to the southeast and will move north quickly this evening.

Snow will begin first for southeastern areas, including the St. John’s metro, within the next couple of hours, and earlier for locations farther south and east.

Snowfall Timing & Amounts

For eastern Newfoundland, including the Avalon, the heaviest snow will fall this evening through the early overnight hours, before changing to rain between midnight and 3 a.m. Fog and drizzle then dominate Saturday.

For western Newfoundland and much of Labrador, snowfall will begin later tonight and continue through Saturday, with some areas seeing snow linger into and through Sunday.

Expected snowfall totals:

  • Avalon, Bonavista & Burin Peninsulas: 15–30 cm (locally up to 35 cm)
    St. John’s area: 20–30 cm

  • Central & northeast Newfoundland (Gander, Grand Falls–Windsor, Green Bay–White Bay): 25–50+ cm
    Green Bay–White Bay may see over 60 cm

  • West Coast & Northern Peninsula: 25–40 cm, higher inland. Parts of the GNP will see a change to rain Saturday afternoon.

  • Southern Labrador: Snow changes to rain near the coast, but inland areas may exceed 25 cm

⚠️ Avalon Impact Note:
This evening, snowfall rates may exceed 5 cm per hour for several hours, combined with strong winds. Travel may become very difficult to near impossible during the peak of the storm.

Wind Impacts

Wind gusts will reach 80–100 km/h in many areas, with localized gusts over 100 km/h, especially across parts of the Northern Peninsula and southern Labrador. While strong, winds are not expected to be as widespread or intense as the previous storm.

Looking Ahead

Conditions gradually improve on Sunday across much of the Island, though travel may still be messy with slush and water on roads. Labrador sees lingering snow into Sunday before easing.

After this system moves through, milder temperatures arrive next week, with many areas climbing above freezing and a quieter weather pattern expected.

Stay safe out there — it’s been an active stretch of weather

I’ll have my next update posted over the weekend.

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Eddie Sheerr
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