Environment Canada Issues Special Weather Statements For Newfoundland Ahead of Mild & Rainy Weekend
Environment Canada has issued Special Weather Statements for Saturday and Sunday - March 7 and 8, 2026
An area of low pressure will track west of Newfoundland this weekend, bringing a surge of mild air and heavy rainfall. This will create conditions for rapid snow melt and the potential for localized flooding.
Environment Canada has issued Special Weather Statements ahead of the rain for the Saturday evening into Sunday time frame.
The alerts are listed below.
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:
Corner Brook and Vicinity
Gros Morne
Bay St. George
Parson’s Pond Hawke’s Bay
Alert Highlights:
Timing: Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon
Rainfall: 15 to 30 mm, except 30 to 50 mm over higher terrain
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:
Connaigre
Burgeo - Ramea
Channel-Port aux Basques
Alert Highlights
Timing: Saturday evening until Sunday evening
Rainfall: 20 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for:
Avalon Peninsula Southeast
Avalon Peninsula Southwest
Burin Peninsula
Alert Highlights:
Timing: Overnight Saturday night until overnight Sunday night
Potential rainfall: 15 to 30 mm
