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Wind Speeds Ramp Up (Again) As Current Storm Departs This Evening

By Eddie Sheerr·January 19, 2026 · 3:06 PM

A departing area of low pressure continues to affect Newfoundland and Labrador today, bringing periods of rain and snow, followed by a brief but intense round of strong winds this evening for parts of eastern Newfoundland. While this system moves out quickly, a significant pattern change later this week will set the stage for a colder weather pattern across the region.

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Today & Tonight: Rain, Snow, Then Wind

Rain and snow continue across parts of the island and Labrador this afternoon as the low pulls away. While precipitation is already tapering in some areas, strong winds will ramp up quickly this evening, especially across eastern and northeastern Newfoundland.

• Eastern Avalon / St. John’s area:
  Wind gusts may peak between 100–110 km/h around supper time, then ease rapidly later this evening.

• Elsewhere on the Avalon, Bonavista Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, northeast coast, and Fogo Island:
  Gusts generally 80–100 km/h.

• West of central Newfoundland:
  Winds mainly 60–80 km/h, except near Burgeo and Ramea, where gusts could approach 100 km/h.

• West Coast, Northern Peninsula, and southeast Labrador:
  Largely spared from this wind event.

The key takeaway: this is a short-lived wind event, with conditions improving quickly later tonight.

Snowfall Outlook

Snow will linger into tonight for western Newfoundland, with additional snowfall continuing across parts of Labrador — particularly south and east of the Trans-Labrador Highway.

• Labrador & western Newfoundland:
  General snowfall amounts of 5–15 cm, mainly inland and over higher terrain.

• Most of the island:
  Only a few centimetres at most, with the bulk falling this afternoon and evening.

Tuesday: Fast-Moving Snow for the West & North

Another fast-moving system arrives overnight into Tuesday:

• Southwest & western Newfoundland (Burgeo, Port aux Basques, Bay St. George, toward Corner Brook):
  A period of snow Tuesday morning.

• Northern Peninsula & coastal Labrador (Mary’s Harbour to Cartwright and nearby areas):
  Briefly stormy conditions Tuesday with snow and gusty winds 50–60 km/h.

These systems won’t last long, but conditions may turn poor for a time, especially in exposed areas.

Temperatures: Cold Air Building In

Temperatures tonight drop to -1 to -7°C across Newfoundland, colder inland and in Labrador.

Tuesday remains relatively mild for much of the island, hovering near zero — meaning snow will often be wet and heavy, except on the Northern Peninsula.

Labrador, however, is on the edge of a major cold outbreak. Expect area of light snow and flurries Tuesday.

Major Pattern Change Later This Week

This is the big story.

The jet stream is shifting, allowing a deep pool of Arctic air to move south and east later this week. That change will bring:

• Labrador:
  Highs plunging into the -20s, with overnight lows well into the -30s, beginning mid-week.

• Newfoundland:
  Cooler temperatures arriving Wednesday, followed by several days below freezing, especially late week and next weekend.

For many areas, this will finally be ideal outdoor rink weather, with more consistent cold locking in.

Looking Ahead

Western Newfoundland enters a pattern where snow chances appear frequently, while Labrador likely turns colder and drier as storm tracks shift south. Any snow that falls will stick around thanks to the cold.

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