Winter Storm Warning Issued for Great Northern Peninsula Through Tonight
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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 winter storm warning for the Great Northern Peninsula, citing wind gusts up to 100 km/h and blowing snow through tonight.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Great Northern Peninsula
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Great Northern Peninsula.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the Great Northern Peninsula. This alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are currently occurring or expected in the region, requiring immediate attention from residents.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Great Northern Peninsula, including the Northern Peninsula East region.
What You Should Do
Travel in the affected areas will likely be challenging due to the combination of snow and high winds. Residents are advised to monitor local alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect an additional snowfall accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. The most significant hazard involves maximum wind gusts from the north to northeasterly direction, reaching speeds of 80 to 100 km/h. These winds are expected to be strongest this evening. The gusty winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility at times in blowing snow.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are expected to continue through the evening and end overnight tonight. The current alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:01 AM UTC on February 22, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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