Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lodge Bay to Cartwright: Up to 50 cm of Snow 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 severe winter storm warning for the Lodge Bay to Cartwright region, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 110 km/h expected through Friday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Lodge Bay to Cartwright, Newfoundland and 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 Lodge Bay to Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the region. This alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are expected to impact the area, combining heavy snowfall with high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the geographic stretch from Lodge Bay to Cartwright, including Norman Bay. Specific mention was made of the Black Tickle area, which may experience the highest wind gusts during the peak of the storm.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel will likely be hazardous and road closures are possible. Environment Canada recommends continuing to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
The storm is expected to bring significant accumulations and dangerous visibility:
- Total Snowfall: 30 to 50 cm.
- Snowfall Rates: 3 to 5 cm per hour are possible, with locally higher amounts under heavier bands.
- Wind Speeds: Northwesterly gusts reaching 90 km/h are expected Friday night, with potential gusts up to 110 km/h in the Black Tickle area.
- Visibility: Gusty northeasterly winds will reduce visibility in blowing snow tonight, followed by stronger northwesterly winds on Friday night causing widespread blowing snow and near zero visibility.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting this afternoon and is expected to persist until overnight Friday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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