Freezing Drizzle Advisory Issued for Gander, Bonavista North, and Bay of Exploits

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle. This alert is currently in effect for several regions, warning of hazardous conditions where precipitation freezes on contact with surfaces.

Affected Areas

The advisory specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Gander and vicinity
• Bonavista North
• Bay of Exploits

What You Should Do

Residents should be aware that roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. These icy surfaces can be difficult to detect, requiring extra caution for both pedestrians and drivers.

Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

Areas of freezing drizzle are expected throughout the affected regions. According to the advisory, the freezing drizzle will be mixed with light snow at times. The primary hazard is the formation of ice on contact with cold surfaces.

Timeline

The advisory is currently in effect and is expected to continue through tonight. The alert is scheduled to remain active until approximately 9:13 AM UTC on February 20, 2026.