Winter Storm Watch Issued for Labrador Coast: Significant Snow and High Winds 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 a winter storm watch for the Labrador Coast, including Rigolet and Makkovik, with up to 25 cm of snow and 100 km/h wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Watch
- Affected area
- Labrador Coast
- 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 Labrador Coast.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for the Labrador Coast. This "yellow watch" indicates that hazardous winter weather conditions, including significant snowfall and blowing snow, are possible within the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Labrador Coast stretching from Makkovik to Rigolet, including Rigolet and the surrounding vicinity.
Expected Conditions
According to the latest forecast, the region can expect the following hazards:
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm are anticipated.
- Wind: North to northwesterly wind gusts reaching 80 to 100 km/h are expected.
- Blowing Snow: The combination of heavy snow and high winds will likely create significant blowing snow conditions.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to unfold according to the following schedule:
- Snowfall Duration: Thursday evening until Friday evening.
- Peak Winds: Friday afternoon and evening.
- Peak Severity: The most severe conditions are likely to occur Friday night into Saturday morning, coinciding with the strongest winds.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to consider modifying travel plans. If travel is necessary, ensure you allow extra time to reach your destination. Environment Canada encourages the public to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be sent to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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