Winter Storm, Snowfall, and Wind Warnings Issued Ahead of Wednesday’s Nor’Easter — December 2, 2025
Good morning!
The weather across the Province will be on the calmer side today. It will be a good day to prep for tomorrow’s snowfall if you haven’t already. A large chunk of the Island will see the first significant snowfall of the season. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the board, with highs near or below freezing. Clouds will start to increase on the Island this afternoon. Wind speeds will decrease throughout the day.
Today’s forecast — December 2, 2025
The first significant winter storm of the season arrives late tonight or early Wednesday morning and will bring a healthy dose of snow, wind, and rain to much of the Island. My thoughts on the forecast haven’t changed much from yesterday; however, a few details have become clearer. The northern parts of the Burin and Avalon Peninsulas, including the St. John’s Metro, should see the snow last longer tomorrow morning before changing to rain and/or ice pellets.
This will lead to higher-end snowfall totals rather than lower in some areas. Last evening I was thinking 10 to 20 cm for much of the area. Now I suspect some locations will see closer to 30 cm on the high end. However, there will be a sharp gradient between that much snow and very little the farther south you go on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Winter Storm and Snowfall Warnings, as follows.
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Winter Storm Warning (Orange Level)
Issued: Dec. 2, 2025 @ 5 AM
Issued by: Environment Canada
Impact Level: High
Forecast Confidence: High
The following areas are under this alert:
Connaigre
Bonavista Peninsula
Clarenville and vicinity
Terra Nova.
Snowfall: 30–40 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Winds: Northeasterly gusts 80–100 km/h.
Timing: Overnight tonight through late Wednesday evening.
Details:
Snow will be wet and heavy, especially along the coast. Strong northeasterly winds will reduce visibility at times due to blowing snow inland. Travel is expected to become hazardous, and disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities are likely.
Safety Notes:
Avoid non-essential travel. Use caution when shoveling heavy snow—overexertion is a leading cause of winter-related health emergencies.
Winter Storm Warning (Yellow Level)
Issued for: Burgeo – Ramea
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Snowfall: 10–25 cm.
Winds: Northeasterly gusts 80–100 km/h.
Timing: Overnight tonight through late Wednesday afternoon or early evening.
Details:
Precipitation will fall mainly as snow, though it may mix with or change to rain along parts of the coast. The highest snowfall amounts are expected inland and over higher terrain where temperatures remain below zero. Heavy snow, strong winds, and colder temperatures will combine to reduce visibility in blowing snow. The worst conditions are expected along the Burgeo Highway on Wednesday morning.
Impacts:
Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.
Why This Warning Was Issued:
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather—such as snow, freezing rain, wind, or heavy rain—are expected or occurring.
Snowfall Warning (Yellow Level) – Avalon & Burin Peninsulas
Issued: Dec. 2, 2025 @ 5 AM
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
The following areas are under this alert:
Avalon Peninsula North
Avalon Peninsula Southeast
St. John’s and vicinity
Avalon Peninsula Southwest
Burin Peninsula.
Snowfall: 15–30 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Timing: Overnight tonight until late Wednesday afternoon or evening.
Details:
Precipitation will fall mainly as snow over most areas, but may mix with or change to rain along parts of the coast. With temperatures near or just above zero, the snow is expected to be wet and heavy. The highest snowfall amounts will occur inland and over higher terrain.
Impacts:
Disruptions to travel, transit, and ferry schedules are likely. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow, and local utility outages are possible.
Note:
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.
Snowfall Warning (Yellow Level) – Interior & Northeastern Newfoundland
Issued: December 2, 2025 @ 5 AM
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
The following areas are under this alert:
Buchans and the interior
Grand Falls–Windsor and vicinity
Bay of Exploits, Bonavista North
Gander and vicinity.
Snowfall: 10–20 cm.
Timing: Overnight tonight until late Wednesday evening.
Details:
The highest snowfall amounts are expected inland and over higher terrain. Gusty winds combined with fresh snowfall may reduce visibility in blowing snow, particularly over exposed areas on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Impacts:
Disruptions to travel and ferry schedules are likely. Travel will likely be challenging, and visibility will be reduced at times.
Note:
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.
Wind Warning (Yellow Level)
Areas: Burin Peninsula
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Wind Gusts: Northeasterly up to 100 km/h.
Timing: Near noon Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
Details:
Strong winds capable of causing damage are expected. Winds are likely to be strongest for communities around Fortune Bay.
Impacts:
Local utility outages are possible, along with disruptions to services and travel.
Why This Warning Was Issued:
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
The forecast may evolve a bit today as the computer guidance adjusts to near-real-time data of the system moving through the northeastern United States and into Atlantic Canada. There was a slight eastward shift in the forecast yesterday, hence the snowfall forecast was shifted to see the higher accumulations a tad more in that direction. I’ll have updates throughout the day and a live stream this evening. Check back to details and timing on all of that through the day, here, in my app, and on my socials. All links below.
Have a great day!
