Warm Air Makes a Return — But We’ve Got Some Rain, Snow and Wind to Deal With First
We’re heading into a stretch of weather that’s going to feel a lot more like late spring than early May across parts of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Unseasonably warm air is surging northward into Atlantic Canada, and that’s going to send temperatures well above normal over the next couple of days. In fact, some areas could flirt with the 20-degree mark by midweek — especially across central and northeastern Newfoundland.
Before we get there, though, we’re still dealing with the leftovers of today’s system.
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An area of low pressure over southwestern Newfoundland has been driving the weather across the province. To the east of it, strong southerly winds have been the main story, while to the north and west, it’s been more about rain — and even some wet snow in higher terrain and across Labrador.
Winds have been notable today, with gusts pushing 80 to over 100 km/h in a few exposed areas. That’s not extreme by Newfoundland standards, but it’s enough to cause issues this time of year. The ground is soft, and that means trees that may have been weakened earlier this winter can still come down. Those winds will ease back slightly tonight, but it’s still going to stay breezy into Tuesday, with gusts in the 60 to 80 km/h range for many areas.
As for precipitation, most of the snow stays inland over Labrador, with some wet snow possible over parts of the Great Northern Peninsula — mainly in higher elevations. Accumulation looks limited, and that’s largely because we’re now into May. It gets harder to build snow efficiently this time of year, even when flakes are flying.
By Tuesday morning, things start to turn a corner. Sunshine returns to much of central, western, and southwestern Newfoundland, with clouds lingering a bit longer across eastern areas. Through the day, though, we should see improving conditions for most of the Island — just keep in mind it’ll stay breezy. Labrador is a bit more unsettled, with lingering showers and a mix of rain and wet snow, especially early in the day.
Temperatures on Tuesday will climb into the teens for many areas, but Wednesday is when things really peak. Warmer air aloft will allow temperatures at the surface to climb into the upper teens, and there’s even a chance some spots push close to 20°C. The catch? Wind.If it stays breezy, that can limit just how efficiently that warmer air mixes down to the surface. So while 20°C is possible, it’s not a guarantee everywhere.
Thursday looks similar — mild, breezy, and for many areas, still quite pleasant with a good amount of sunshine. The exception through midweek will be western Newfoundland and parts of Labrador, where a more unsettled pattern brings clouds and occasional showers.
Looking ahead, the next system to watch arrives Friday, bringing another round of rain.
So, enjoy the midweek stretch — it’s a nice reminder that spring is finally starting to win out.
The next forecast update will be posted bright and early Tuesday morning!
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