Snowfall Warning Issued for Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits
Environment Canada warns of 10 to 20 cm of snow and wind gusts up to 80 km/h for Grand Falls-Windsor and the Bay of Exploits through early Thursday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Grand Falls-Windsor region. This yellow alert indicates that significant impacts are expected due to ongoing snowfall accumulations and associated wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Grand Falls - Windsor and vicinity
- Bay of Exploits
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall Accumulation: Total amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected to continue.
- Wind Speeds: Northerly wind gusts of 50 to 60 km/h are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h along the coastline.
- Visibility: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility in blowing snow, primarily over exposed areas.
- Precipitation Transition: The snow is expected to taper to scattered flurries or patchy freezing drizzle by early Thursday morning.
Timeline
The alert is currently active and is expected to continue until early Thursday morning, February 19, 2026.
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be challenging throughout the affected areas. Residents should be prepared for roads and walkways that are difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to [email protected] or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Source: ECCC Official Notice