Calmer weather returns to NL this weekend, ahead of early week winter storm
Weather conditions across Newfoundland and Labrador are cooling down and calming briefly as we head into the weekend — but this quieter stretch won’t last long.
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Snow Squalls and Flurries Tonight
Radar imagery shows widespread snow flurries and snow squalls across much of western, southern, and eastern Newfoundland, including the Avalon Peninsula. Some of these squalls may briefly become heavy as they pass through, leading to locally slippery roads overnight.
Saturday: Improving Conditions
As we move through tonight into Saturday morning, snow activity becomes less widespread. By mid-day Saturday:
Lingering flurries may persist along coastal Labrador
Some flurries could hang on across the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas
Higher terrain in western Newfoundland may still see light snow
For most areas, however, conditions improve by Saturday afternoon and evening.
Snowfall totals through the next 24 hours will generally be modest, but higher terrain stands out:
10–15 cm possible in elevated areas of Labrador and western Newfoundland
Lower elevations, including around Corner Brook, may see only a few centimetres, with higher totals in surrounding hills
As always with flurries and squalls, pinpointing exact totals is difficult due to their localized nature.
Temperatures and Winds
Overnight lows range from −2°C to −7°C, coldest in central regions. Saturday will be breezy, with wind gusts of 60–70 km/h, but nothing extreme. Daytime highs will hover near or slightly below freezing.
Saturday night remains relatively quiet, especially in Labrador, while flurries taper off across the island.
Sunday: Calm Start, Stormy Finish
Sunday begins dry across the province, but conditions deteriorate later in the day as rain and snow spread into southern and eastern Newfoundland by afternoon or evening.
This system marks the arrival of a potent winter storm, with impacts increasing Sunday night and especially on Monday.
Monday: High Impact Winter Storm
Confidence is growing that Monday will be a very difficult travel day across much of Newfoundland due to heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow.
Current guidance suggests:
Heavy snow for central and northeastern Newfoundland, particularly from Green Bay and White Bay toward the northeast coast
Snowfall totals in these areas may exceed 30 cm
Blizzard conditions are increasingly likely in parts of central and northeastern regions
The Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista Peninsulas are expected to see accumulating snow before a changeover to rain, with totals likely under 15 cm
Further west, snow may remain heavy and persistent throughout Monday.
Wind and Coastal Concerns
Strong winds are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, with gusts potentially exceeding 100 km/h across parts of central and eastern Newfoundland. There is also a storm surge risk around the time of high tide, raising concerns for coastal flooding. Official statements on this are expected as confidence increases.
Looking Ahead
Labrador’s 7-day forecast remains relatively quiet outside of some snow on the south coast early next week. Across Newfoundland, conditions gradually improve after Tuesday, though cleanup will take time where snowfall is significant.
More updates will be issued through the weekend as confidence increases on snowfall amounts, wind speeds, and coastal impacts. 1212
I’ll have my next update posted over the weekend.
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