Winter Storm Warning Issued for St. John's and Avalon Peninsula North
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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 up to 55 cm of snow and 80 km/h wind gusts 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.
Winter Storm Warning Issued for St. John's and Avalon Peninsula North
Alert Details
An orange winter storm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Avalon Peninsula. The alert remains in effect as the region experiences heavy snow, blowing snow, and strong winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts St. John's and its vicinity, as well as the Avalon Peninsula North. Geographic variations are expected, with the highest snowfall amounts occurring inland and over higher terrain, while coastal areas at lower elevations may see lesser amounts.
What You Should Do
Residents are warned that roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate, and travel is expected to be hazardous. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be sent via email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall Accumulation: Total amounts between 25 and 55 cm.
- Snowfall Rates: Intensities of 2 to 5 cm per hour are possible at times.
- Wind Speeds: Northerly wind gusts reaching up to 80 km/h.
- Visibility: Strong winds accompanying the snow will significantly reduce visibility due to blowing snow, especially during the late overnight hours and Wednesday morning.
Timeline
The winter storm conditions are expected to continue until overnight Wednesday night. While the heaviest snowfall is projected to taper off late Wednesday, the region should expect periods of snow, freezing drizzle, or drizzle to persist into the weekend, which may result in additional accumulations.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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