Alert

Much of NL Under Weather Alerts Until Late Friday or Saturday

By Eddie Sheerr·January 15, 2026 · 6:20 AM

Weather Alerts Summary

🟡 Winter Storm Watch — Southeastern Labrador

Areas affected

• Red Bay to L’Anse-au-Clair

• Norman Bay to Lodge Bay

• Cartwright to Black Tickle

• Eagle River

Timing

• Friday morning → Saturday morning

Details

• Snowfall: 15–25 cm

• Winds:

  • N–NW 60–80 km/h Friday afternoon

  • NW 80–100 km/h Friday night

• Blowing snow with near-zero visibility at times

• Snow may mix with ice pellets

• A second period of blowing snow possible Saturday and Saturday night

Special Weather Statement — Port Saunders & the Straits

Timing

• Friday morning → overnight Friday night

Details

• Snowfall: 15 cm or more

• Freezing rain: 3–4 hours possible

• Winds: NE 70–80 km/h

Key impacts

• Slippery roads and walkways

• Possible tree damage and utility disruptions

Rainfall Alerts

🟡 Rainfall Warning — Central & Northeastern Newfoundland

Areas affected

• Buchans and the Interior

• Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity

• Bay of Exploits

• Bonavista North

• Gander and vicinity

Timing

• Friday

Details

• Rainfall: 20–30 mm, locally higher

• Snowmelt contributing to runoff

• Frozen ground limiting absorption

Impacts

• Slippery surfaces

• Localized flooding in poor drainage areas

🟡 Rainfall Warning — South Coast (Port aux Basques to Connaigre)

Timing

• Continuing → Friday evening

Details

• Rainfall: 50–80 mm, locally higher

• Two main rounds of rain (today and Friday)

• Rain changing to snow or flurries Friday evening

Impacts

• Significant runoff and localized flooding

• Water pooling on roads and low-lying areas

• Risk of washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts

Wind Alerts

🟡 Wind Warning — Southern & Eastern Newfoundland

Areas affected

• Avalon Peninsula (North, Southeast, Southwest)

• St. John’s and vicinity

• Burin Peninsula

• Connaigre

Timing

• Friday afternoon → early Saturday morning

Details

• South to southwesterly wind gusts 80–110 km/h

Impacts

• Potential damage to unsecured objects

🟡 Wind Warning — Wreckhouse Area

Timing

• Thursday afternoon and early evening

Details

• Southeasterly wind gusts up to 100 km/h

Impacts

• High-sided vehicles may be pushed around