Special Weather Statement Issued for East Coast of Newfoundland: Snow and Freezing Rain Forecast
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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 has issued a special weather statement for the east coast of Newfoundland, warning of significant snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Special Weather Statement
- Affected area
- East Coast of 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 East Coast of Newfoundland.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the east coast of Newfoundland. The alert remains in effect as a weather system bringing a mix of wintry precipitation approaches the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope for this alert is the east coast of Newfoundland, with specific impact noted for the Bonavista North area.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for a complex mix of precipitation types:
- Snow and Ice Pellets: Total accumulations are expected to range between 10 to 20 cm.
- Freezing Rain: A duration of approximately 4 hours is anticipated, with total freezing rain amounts between 2 to 5 mm.
Precipitation is forecast to begin as snow, potentially resulting in significant accumulations. The system will then transition into several hours of ice pellets and freezing rain before eventually changing over to rain or drizzle.
Timeline
The alert is effective from overnight tonight through Thursday evening, March 12, 2026. Additionally, the agency notes that further snowfall accumulations are possible on Friday following the passage of a cold front.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada advises residents to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #NLwx.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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