Rain, wind, drizzle, and even the chance of wet snow are all part of the forecast as we wrap up May across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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As we head into the final weekend of May, Mother Nature isn't quite ready to let go of the cool, damp pattern that has dominated much of the month.
Rain is already spreading across eastern and central Newfoundland this evening, and another area of low pressure will ensure that the wet weather sticks around through much of Saturday. For many across the Avalon Peninsula, Bonavista Bay, and northeastern Newfoundland, it will be a cold, rainy, and breezy stretch of weather with little improvement until Saturday night.
Rainfall amounts between Friday afternoon and Saturday evening could reach 20 millimetres in some locations, particularly from the Avalon Peninsula northward toward Bonavista Bay. Adding to the dreary conditions will be increasing winds, with gusts reaching 60 to 70 km/h in parts of eastern Newfoundland on Saturday.
The further west you go, the better the weather becomes. The West Coast, South Coast, and Northern Peninsula will begin to see improving conditions earlier on Saturday as the rain gradually pulls away. Some higher elevations and interior sections of central Newfoundland could even see the rain briefly mix with wet snow before the system exits.
For those on the Avalon, however, patience will be required. Rain, drizzle, and low cloud may linger through much of Saturday before finally tapering off Saturday evening or overnight.
Sunday offers some relief. It won't be perfect, but compared to Saturday it will feel like a significant improvement. Winds ease, drizzle becomes less widespread, and some sunshine may even break through across western Newfoundland. Eastern areas remain cool, but at least the weather begins moving in the right direction.
Then comes Monday.
Another low pressure system is expected to track east of the Avalon Peninsula on June 1st. While this system doesn't look particularly strong, it will drag another shot of chilly air across eastern Newfoundland. In fact, temperatures may be cold enough for some wet snowflakes to mix in across parts of eastern Newfoundland, including areas from Clarenville eastward toward the Avalon Peninsula.
At this point, accumulating snow is not expected for most locations, but the possibility of seeing snowflakes on the first day of June is certainly on the table. Newfoundland being Newfoundland.
The good news is that Monday's system appears to mark a turning point in the weather pattern.
Once it moves away, conditions improve steadily through the middle and latter part of next week. Sunshine becomes more common, temperatures begin climbing, and there are growing signs that many areas could finally see highs reaching the upper teens. Some forecast guidance even hints at temperatures approaching 20 degrees by the end of next week.
After a chilly and unsettled finish to May, that would be a welcome change.
Meanwhile, Labrador continues to enjoy much quieter weather. Aside from some coastal fog and drizzle, much of the Big Land will see sunshine, dry conditions, and temperatures in the teens inland through the weekend and into next week.
For now, keep the rain gear handy through Saturday, keep an eye on Monday's forecast, and perhaps most importantly, don't give up on spring just yet.
The next forecast update will be over the weekend! Check back for updates!
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