Snowfall Warning Issued for Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits

Source: ECCC · Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 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.

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Record type
Snowfall Warning
Affected area
Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits
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 Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits.

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 NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ECCC weather alert.

What is this ECCC weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Grand Falls-Windsor and Bay of Exploits. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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