Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Eagle River and Cartwright to Black Tickle
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel and near-zero visibility due to blowing snow and high winds in the Eagle River and Cartwright to Black Tickle regions through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow Advisory
- Affected area
- Eagle River and Cartwright to Black Tickle, NL
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eagle River and Cartwright to Black Tickle, NL.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for parts of the region. The alert is triggered by the combination of fresh snowfall and intensifying northerly winds, which are expected to create dangerous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The advisory is in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Eagle River
- Cartwright to Black Tickle
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be hazardous due to near-zero visibility. Residents in the affected areas should:
- Monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of peak blowing snow.
- Report severe weather conditions via email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 10 to 15 cm are expected from Friday through Friday night. Areas west of Cartwright Junction may see lesser amounts.
- Wind Speeds: Northerly wind gusts are forecast to reach 60 to 80 km/h on Friday night. The strongest gusts are expected in the Black Tickle area.
- Visibility: Visibility is expected to deteriorate rapidly on Friday night as snowfall continues and winds intensify, leading to widespread blowing snow and near-zero visibility.
Timeline
The advisory is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 11:46 AM on February 20, 2026. Several centimetres of snow are expected to accumulate prior to the onset of the strongest winds on Friday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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