Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Peninsula East
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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 Northern Peninsula East, with 70 km/h winds and blowing snow expected to continue until early Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Peninsula East
- 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 Northern Peninsula East.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the Northern Peninsula East region. This alert is issued when multiple types of severe winter weather, such as snow and strong winds, are expected or occurring simultaneously.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is specifically limited to Northern Peninsula East.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather conditions, you may send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
The region is currently experiencing hazardous winter conditions characterized by the following:
- Snowfall: An additional accumulation of 5 cm is expected.
- Wind Speeds: Northeasterly wind gusts are forecast to reach a maximum of 70 km/h.
- Visibility: The strong winds accompanying the snowfall will cause blowing snow, which is expected to reduce visibility at times.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are expected to persist through the night, with the event forecast to end early Wednesday morning. The alert remains effective through 11:00 AM UTC on February 25, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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