High winds and snowfall continue across part of NL into early Saturday

Written By Eddie Sheerr

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Bitterly cold Arctic air has locked onto Newfoundland and Labrador this evening, and conditions are deteriorating quickly. Wind chills are already running in the –15 to –30 range, and temperatures are expected to fall even further overnight. Add strengthening winds and pockets of heavy snow, and tonight will be one of the harshest nights so far this season.

Wind Chill & Temperature

As of 5:30 PM, temperatures across most of Newfoundland and Labrador are already well below freezing. With winds increasing through the night, wind chill values will stay extremely low—and in many areas become even more dangerous heading into Saturday morning.

Some moderation arrives Saturday afternoon as wind speeds begin to ease, but it will still be a cold day province-wide.

Travel Conditions: Snow & Blowing Snow

Roads across the Island are snow-covered, with multiple stretches listed as “Travel Not Advised,” including:

  • Portions of Route 460 on the west coast

  • Sections of Route 430 between Deer Lake and Wiltondale

  • Parts of Routes 330 and 340 from Boyd’s Cove to Crow Head

Heavy onshore snow, blowing snow, and near-zero visibility continue for western and northwestern Newfoundland. Webcams from Burgeo, Gander, Corner Brook and elsewhere show tough winter driving conditions.

Labrador also continues to see widespread snow-covered roads, though the worst of the snowfall is beginning to taper off in most areas.

Weather Alerts in Effect

A wide variety of yellow-level alerts are in place, including:

Snow Squall Warnings

Western Newfoundland from Parsons Pond to Port aux Basques is under a snow squall warning, with intense bands producing whiteout conditions and rapid accumulations.

Snowfall / Winter Storm Warnings

Northern Peninsula, southeast Labrador, and parts of the northeast coast are under warnings for significant snowfall combined with strong winds.
The Postville–Makkovik region is also under a yellow winter storm warning.

Blowing Snow Advisories

Cartwright to Black Tickle, Rigolet, Hopedale, and the Gander region are seeing reduced visibility due to gusty winds and ongoing snow.

Radar & Storm Setup

Radar imagery shows:

  • Heavy onshore flurries and squalls over western Newfoundland

  • A strong band of snow affecting the Northern Peninsula and parts of central

  • Flurries on the Avalon

  • A radar “dead zone” along the northeast coast, where snow is likely falling but not captured

Behind the departing low, winds are blowing directly across the Gulf, creating enhanced onshore snow for western Newfoundland and pockets of heavy snow for the northeast coast.

Snowfall Totals

Through Saturday morning:

  • Northern Peninsula mountains: 20–30+ cm

  • Lower elevations: lesser amounts

  • Corner Brook region & northeast coast: Potential for significant totals depending on the exact placement of a narrow but intense snow band

  • Labrador: most major snowfall is wrapping up

Wind: The Next Hazard

Winds will increase quickly this evening as the low deepens and pulls away.
Forecast gusts:

  • Bonavista: 120+ km/h

  • St. John’s: 100–110 km/h

  • St. Bride’s: near 110 km/h

  • Port aux Basques: already extremely windy

The peak gusts arrive between 9 PM and 2 AM, easing gradually after 3–4 AM.

Weekend Outlook

Saturday:
Cold start with improving conditions. Winds gradually ease through the day.

Sunday:
The pick of the weekend—much calmer, slightly warmer, and mainly clear for most of Newfoundland.

Next Week:

  • Possible snow or rain for eastern areas Monday into Tuesday

  • Central & western NL see their next chance of snow late week

  • Labrador stays cold and quiet until mid-week, then a better chance of snow later next week

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

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Eddie Sheerr
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