Winter Storm Warning Issued for St. John's and Avalon Peninsula North; Up to 50 cm of Snow Expected
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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 an orange winter storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula, forecasting heavy snow and 80 km/h winds through Wednesday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Avalon Peninsula North, Newfoundland
- 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 Avalon Peninsula North, Newfoundland.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula. The alert, classified as severe, remains in effect as multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- St. John's and vicinity
- Avalon Peninsula North
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate, and travel is expected to be hazardous. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall Accumulation: Total snowfall is forecast between 25 to 50 cm. Locations inland and over higher terrain have the highest probability of seeing the upper end of this range, while lower elevations along the coast are likely to see the lower end.
- Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour are possible at times.
- Wind Speeds: Maximum northerly wind gusts are expected to reach 80 km/h.
- Visibility: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility significantly due to blowing snow, especially late overnight tonight and Wednesday morning.
- Extended Outlook: While the heaviest snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night, periods of snow, freezing drizzle, or drizzle will continue into the weekend, resulting in additional accumulations.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are expected to begin this evening and persist until overnight Wednesday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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