Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lodge Bay to Cartwright: Severe Winds and Snow Expected

Source: ECCC · Coastal Labrador

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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 severe winter storm warning for coastal Labrador, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 110 km/h through tonight.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Coastal Labrador
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 Coastal Labrador.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for coastal regions of Labrador. The alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are currently occurring or expected as a significant weather system moves through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the region from Lodge Bay to Cartwright, including Norman Bay and the Black Tickle area. Residents in these coastal communities should prepare for rapidly deteriorating conditions.

What You Should Do

Travel is expected to be hazardous, and road closures are possible throughout the duration of the storm. Environment Canada advises residents to avoid non-essential travel. Those in the affected areas should continue to monitor local forecasts and alerts. Severe weather can be reported via email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

  • Snowfall: An additional 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected.
  • Wind: Northwesterly wind gusts are forecast to reach 100 km/h tonight, with gusts potentially reaching 110 km/h in the Black Tickle area.
  • Visibility: Gusty winds will combine with falling snow to create widespread blowing snow and near zero visibility.

Timeline

The winter storm conditions are expected to persist through the evening, with the alert currently scheduled to end overnight tonight, March 14, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a severe winter storm warning for coastal Labrador, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 110 km/h through tonight.
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 "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Coastal Labrador. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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