February Ends On A Quiet Note Across The Province

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Written By Eddie Sheerr

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February 2026 Is Now the Snowiest Month on Record in St. John’s

It’s official. February 2026 is not only the snowiest February ever recorded at St. John’s International Airport — it is now the snowiest month on record, period, in data that dates back to 1942. For decades, December 2000 held the all-time monthly snowfall record. Not anymore. February 2026 has taken the top spot.

How Does This Winter Compare to 2000–2001?

Many of you have asked how this winter stacks up against 2000–2001 — the snowiest winter on record in St. John’s.

When you compare monthly snowfall between winter 2000–2001 and winter 2025–2026:

  • November, December, and January of 2000–2001 were much snowier

  • February 2026 was dramatically snowier than February 2001

So yes — this has been a snowy, above-average winter at the airport — but it has not matched the overall pace of 2000–2001.

Through the end of February 2001, snowfall totaled 480.6 cm.

So far this winter (through the end of February), we sit at 389.4 cm

The full winter total in 2000–2001? 648.4 cm

Could we catch it?

It’s not impossible — but it would require a very snowy March and April… and even May.

What’s Next in the Forecast?

Labrador

Clouds increase overnight, especially in western Labrador. Snow pushes into parts of the west and north Saturday, but totals remain light. Expect just a few centimetres in many areas.

Temperatures trend colder late weekend into next week, with highs falling into the minus teens and 20s in parts of Labrador.

Newfoundland (Island)

Saturday looks largely quiet across the Island with sunshine for many.

Sunday brings a cold front sweeping through western areas, producing scattered snow — especially over higher terrain.

For eastern Newfoundland and the Avalon:

  • A low passing east of the Avalon may brush the area Sunday

  • That could mean light snow or even a mix

  • Heavier precipitation currently looks offshore

This does not appear to be another slow-moving, high-impact system like last weekend. Sunday evening could feature a few flurries in central and northeastern Newfoundland, but no major accumulations are expected.

Temperatures

  • Tonight: Minus teens and 20s in Labrador, minus single digits to teens on the Island

  • Saturday: -1 to -5°C across Newfoundland, colder in Labrador

  • Sunday: Cooler behind the cold front, with a colder start to next week

Overall, next week trends colder but relatively quiet in terms of major storms

Bottom Line

February 2026 has officially made history.

It is now:

  • The snowiest February on record

  • The snowiest month ever recorded at St. John’s International (since 1942)

But as snowy as it feels — the winter of 2000–2001 still holds the crown for total seasonal snowfall.

Could that change?

Only if March and April deliver something extraordinary.

We’ll keep watching.

I’ll have my next update posted tomorrow morning!

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Eddie Sheerr
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