Winter Storm Watch Issued for Channel-Port aux Basques and Vicinity
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ECCC issued it on April 5, 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 watch for Channel-Port aux Basques, forecasting up to 25 cm of snow and 80 km/h wind gusts starting Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Watch
- Affected area
- Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Issued
- April 5, 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 Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm watch for Channel-Port aux Basques and the surrounding vicinity. This alert indicates that significant snowfall, strong winds, and blowing snow are likely to impact the region. The watch was issued on March 20, 2026, in anticipation of hazardous winter conditions.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope of this alert includes Channel-Port aux Basques and its immediate vicinity. Specific localized conditions are also expected in the Wreckhouse area.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate as the storm progresses. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times due to blowing snow. Environment Canada encourages residents to monitor ongoing 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: Total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.
- Wind Speeds: Northwesterly gusts are forecast to reach 60 to 80 km/h. In the Wreckhouse area, local southeasterly gusts to 80 km/h are possible on Saturday before shifting to northwesterly.
- Visibility and Temperature: Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing Saturday night. The combination of strong winds, freezing temperatures, and fresh snow will create widespread blowing snow, significantly reducing visibility.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to span Saturday and Saturday night. Snow is forecast to begin Saturday morning and continue through the night. The most significant visibility issues and temperature drops are anticipated for Saturday night.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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