Some Areas Are Foggy, Some Areas Are Snowy and More Active Weather Is In Our Future!
If you’re on the Avalon today, it probably feels more like early spring than January. Temperatures climbed above freezing this afternoon, and the view from St. John’s International Airport showed just how murky things became with fog settling in.
What makes today especially interesting is the setup behind that fog. Winds are coming from the west-southwest — not the typical northeast or easterly flow we usually associate with fog on the Avalon. As winds strengthen this evening and a low-pressure system southwest of St. Lawrence shifts north and east, conditions should gradually improve. That said, fog has been impacting air travel in St. John’s and also showed up in parts of Gander this afternoon.
Elsewhere around the province, conditions vary quite a bit. Corner Brook remained wintry with temperatures near or below freezing — a fitting backdrop for the first full day of the season at Marble Mountain. Snow is continuing in parts of western Newfoundland and more is expected before the day is done.
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Overnight Forecast
Tonight, lows on the island will range from near zero to around minus 6, with colder temperatures inland. Labrador will be colder, with overnight lows generally between minus 5 and minus 14.
There’s still a risk of patchy freezing rain this evening, especially around Terra Nova National Park and nearby communities. By midnight, most of that threat ends, but snow will continue from the Deer Lake–Corner Brook area eastward toward parts of central Newfoundland. By early Friday morning, only a few lingering flurries remain — making for a much quieter start to the day compared to Thursday.
How Much More Snow?
Many areas central/west/GNP will pick up up to 5 cm overnight, with the highest totals expected between Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander, extending toward the Bay of Exploits. Amounts could be slightly higher in parts of Green Bay–White Bay and in higher terrain. Communities from Glenwood to Bishop’s Falls, Botwood, Lewisporte, and Point Leamington may need to do some light cleanup by Friday morning.
Friday itself looks calm across most of the province, though snow will begin pushing into Labrador West by evening — the start of our next weather maker.
Weekend Outlook
From late Friday into early Sunday, another system brings snow to Labrador and a mix of rain and snow to Newfoundland. Rain looks most likely across southern and eastern areas on Saturday, while western Newfoundland — especially higher elevations — could see more significant snowfall.
High terrain in western Newfoundland, including areas near Gros Morne National Park, could see substantial totals, potentially exceeding 40 cm. That’s good news for backcountry skiers, snowmobilers, and the ski season in general, though temperatures may briefly bump up on Saturday.
Sunday looks calmer overall, offering a bit of a break before the next system arrives.
Looking Ahead to Early Next Week
A more potent low is expected to approach Newfoundland and Labrador late Monday into Tuesday. This system has the potential to bring snow, rain, freezing rain, and stronger winds — possibly the windiest system we’ve seen in a while if the low deepens into the 950s. The exact track is still being refined, but it’s one to keep an eye on.
Colder air also looks more likely as we move deeper into the second half of the month — something we’ll continue tracking closely.
I’ll have more details in tomorrow morning’s forecast and a full weekend update as we get closer.
I’ll have my next update posted tomoorrow morning!
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