Freezing Drizzle Advisory Issued for Gander, Bonavista North, and Bay of Exploits
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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 icy roads and slippery surfaces as freezing drizzle mixed with light snow continues through tonight across parts of Newfoundland.
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- Record type
- Freezing Drizzle
- Affected area
- Newfoundland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Newfoundland.
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 NLstorm@ec.gc.ca 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.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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