Kelly Butt
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Another low is set to pass to the south & east of Newfoundland beginning Tuesday eve, continuing to Wednesday overnight or early Thursday AM for some.
The heaviest snow will fall in the east, particularly the northern Avalon.
Snow will be accompanied by strong winds.
#NLwx
The heaviest snow will fall in the east, particularly the northern Avalon.
Snow will be accompanied by strong winds.
#NLwx
February 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Another low is set to pass to the south & east of Newfoundland beginning Tuesday eve, continuing to Wednesday overnight or early Thursday AM for some.
The heaviest snow will fall in the east, particularly the northern Avalon.
Snow will be accompanied by strong winds.
#NLwx
The heaviest snow will fall in the east, particularly the northern Avalon.
Snow will be accompanied by strong winds.
#NLwx
It is increasingly likely that eastern Nfld will see a snow event on Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Overnight models show a bit more agreement with the RDPS shifting farther west with the low's track.
Exact amounts & timing still remain in question, but get shovels ready!
#NLwx
Overnight models show a bit more agreement with the RDPS shifting farther west with the low's track.
Exact amounts & timing still remain in question, but get shovels ready!
#NLwx
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
It is increasingly likely that eastern Nfld will see a snow event on Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Overnight models show a bit more agreement with the RDPS shifting farther west with the low's track.
Exact amounts & timing still remain in question, but get shovels ready!
#NLwx
Overnight models show a bit more agreement with the RDPS shifting farther west with the low's track.
Exact amounts & timing still remain in question, but get shovels ready!
#NLwx
A retrograding low will bring continuous light-moderate snow to the NE coast, Bay of Exploits, Baie Verte, eastern Nfld & coastal Labrador.
This will occur tonight & Monday for Labrador. Monday to Wed & possibly late week for Nfld.
Expect 10-20cm+, higher amounts likely.
#NLwx
This will occur tonight & Monday for Labrador. Monday to Wed & possibly late week for Nfld.
Expect 10-20cm+, higher amounts likely.
#NLwx
February 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A retrograding low will bring continuous light-moderate snow to the NE coast, Bay of Exploits, Baie Verte, eastern Nfld & coastal Labrador.
This will occur tonight & Monday for Labrador. Monday to Wed & possibly late week for Nfld.
Expect 10-20cm+, higher amounts likely.
#NLwx
This will occur tonight & Monday for Labrador. Monday to Wed & possibly late week for Nfld.
Expect 10-20cm+, higher amounts likely.
#NLwx
9:05am radar showing snow just to the southeast of the Avalon as a potent low misses Newfoundland offshore.
The Avalon should see some periods of light snow this afternoon and evening, with 2-5cm or so.
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The Avalon should see some periods of light snow this afternoon and evening, with 2-5cm or so.
#NLwx
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
9:05am radar showing snow just to the southeast of the Avalon as a potent low misses Newfoundland offshore.
The Avalon should see some periods of light snow this afternoon and evening, with 2-5cm or so.
#NLwx
The Avalon should see some periods of light snow this afternoon and evening, with 2-5cm or so.
#NLwx
St. John's Airport adds 3cm in the last hour, putting the total 33cm as of 5:30pm.
St. John's east snowfall: 34.0cm (+3.6cm last hour).
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St. John's east snowfall: 34.0cm (+3.6cm last hour).
#NLwx
February 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
St. John's Airport adds 3cm in the last hour, putting the total 33cm as of 5:30pm.
St. John's east snowfall: 34.0cm (+3.6cm last hour).
#NLwx
St. John's east snowfall: 34.0cm (+3.6cm last hour).
#NLwx
11:35pm radar update: Snow is underway for most of the southern Avalon, from the TCH and points south.
Snow should begin in St. John's shortly after midnight.
Snow is also underway for the Burin Peninsula.
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Snow should begin in St. John's shortly after midnight.
Snow is also underway for the Burin Peninsula.
#NLwx
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
11:35pm radar update: Snow is underway for most of the southern Avalon, from the TCH and points south.
Snow should begin in St. John's shortly after midnight.
Snow is also underway for the Burin Peninsula.
#NLwx
Snow should begin in St. John's shortly after midnight.
Snow is also underway for the Burin Peninsula.
#NLwx
8:35pm radar update:
Snow is encroaching on the southern Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snow is still on track to spread north through Newfoundland tonight and through the overnight.
#NLwx
Snow is encroaching on the southern Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snow is still on track to spread north through Newfoundland tonight and through the overnight.
#NLwx
February 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM
8:35pm radar update:
Snow is encroaching on the southern Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snow is still on track to spread north through Newfoundland tonight and through the overnight.
#NLwx
Snow is encroaching on the southern Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snow is still on track to spread north through Newfoundland tonight and through the overnight.
#NLwx
February 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Snow will combine with strong winds, especially in the south and east.
Southern, eastern & NE Nfld will have gusts 70-100 km/h Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
Reduced visibility and white out conditions are expected with blowing snow.
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Southern, eastern & NE Nfld will have gusts 70-100 km/h Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
Reduced visibility and white out conditions are expected with blowing snow.
#NLwx
February 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Snow will combine with strong winds, especially in the south and east.
Southern, eastern & NE Nfld will have gusts 70-100 km/h Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
Reduced visibility and white out conditions are expected with blowing snow.
#NLwx
Southern, eastern & NE Nfld will have gusts 70-100 km/h Monday morning to Tuesday morning.
Reduced visibility and white out conditions are expected with blowing snow.
#NLwx
Here are my thoughts on snowfall totals for the winter storm beginning overnight tonight, continuing into Tuesday morning.
The snow/rain/ice pellets mix line may reach southern parts of Metro Monday afternoon.
Blizzard conditions are expected for eastern Newfoundland.
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The snow/rain/ice pellets mix line may reach southern parts of Metro Monday afternoon.
Blizzard conditions are expected for eastern Newfoundland.
#NLwx
February 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Here are my thoughts on snowfall totals for the winter storm beginning overnight tonight, continuing into Tuesday morning.
The snow/rain/ice pellets mix line may reach southern parts of Metro Monday afternoon.
Blizzard conditions are expected for eastern Newfoundland.
#NLwx
The snow/rain/ice pellets mix line may reach southern parts of Metro Monday afternoon.
Blizzard conditions are expected for eastern Newfoundland.
#NLwx
1. Our major winter storm will begin impacting #NLwx overnight (near midnight to 5am or so depending on location).
Snow begins in the south & east first, spreading north through the overnight.
Snow will wind down for central & eastern Nfld early-mid Tuesday morning.
Snow begins in the south & east first, spreading north through the overnight.
Snow will wind down for central & eastern Nfld early-mid Tuesday morning.
February 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
1. Our major winter storm will begin impacting #NLwx overnight (near midnight to 5am or so depending on location).
Snow begins in the south & east first, spreading north through the overnight.
Snow will wind down for central & eastern Nfld early-mid Tuesday morning.
Snow begins in the south & east first, spreading north through the overnight.
Snow will wind down for central & eastern Nfld early-mid Tuesday morning.
⚠️🟠=NEW=🟠⚠️Orange winter storm warning replaces the watch for the Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snowfall: 35-50cm+
Rainfall: 5-10mm, mainly for the southern Avalon.
Max wind gusts: E, to NE to N 80-100 km/h.
Timeline: Overnight Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.
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Snowfall: 35-50cm+
Rainfall: 5-10mm, mainly for the southern Avalon.
Max wind gusts: E, to NE to N 80-100 km/h.
Timeline: Overnight Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:56 PM
⚠️🟠=NEW=🟠⚠️Orange winter storm warning replaces the watch for the Avalon & Burin Peninsulas.
Snowfall: 35-50cm+
Rainfall: 5-10mm, mainly for the southern Avalon.
Max wind gusts: E, to NE to N 80-100 km/h.
Timeline: Overnight Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.
#NLwx
Snowfall: 35-50cm+
Rainfall: 5-10mm, mainly for the southern Avalon.
Max wind gusts: E, to NE to N 80-100 km/h.
Timeline: Overnight Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.
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Some flurries or periods of light snow lingering over eastern Newfoundland this morning.
St. John's east snowfall: 23.4cm, adding an additional 4cm overnight.
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St. John's east snowfall: 23.4cm, adding an additional 4cm overnight.
#NLwx
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Some flurries or periods of light snow lingering over eastern Newfoundland this morning.
St. John's east snowfall: 23.4cm, adding an additional 4cm overnight.
#NLwx
St. John's east snowfall: 23.4cm, adding an additional 4cm overnight.
#NLwx
Here are my thoughts on snowfall totals beginning early Tuesday AM, ending Tuesday night.
Heaviest snow for eastern Nfld.
Gusty N/NW winds to 60-80 km/h.
Note: Parts of the Bay of Exploits, NE coast, Baie Verte & GNP will likely see additional snowfall Wed into Thursday
#NLwx
Heaviest snow for eastern Nfld.
Gusty N/NW winds to 60-80 km/h.
Note: Parts of the Bay of Exploits, NE coast, Baie Verte & GNP will likely see additional snowfall Wed into Thursday
#NLwx
January 26, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Here are my thoughts on snowfall totals beginning early Tuesday AM, ending Tuesday night.
Heaviest snow for eastern Nfld.
Gusty N/NW winds to 60-80 km/h.
Note: Parts of the Bay of Exploits, NE coast, Baie Verte & GNP will likely see additional snowfall Wed into Thursday
#NLwx
Heaviest snow for eastern Nfld.
Gusty N/NW winds to 60-80 km/h.
Note: Parts of the Bay of Exploits, NE coast, Baie Verte & GNP will likely see additional snowfall Wed into Thursday
#NLwx
The major storm impacting parts of the NE US & eastern Canada will be an #NLwx maker Monday overnight to Tuesday night.
Some details to work out such as track, but a general 10-20cm seems likely for Nfld. Some pockets of central & NE Nfld may be as high as 25cm.
Gusty as well.
Some details to work out such as track, but a general 10-20cm seems likely for Nfld. Some pockets of central & NE Nfld may be as high as 25cm.
Gusty as well.
January 25, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The major storm impacting parts of the NE US & eastern Canada will be an #NLwx maker Monday overnight to Tuesday night.
Some details to work out such as track, but a general 10-20cm seems likely for Nfld. Some pockets of central & NE Nfld may be as high as 25cm.
Gusty as well.
Some details to work out such as track, but a general 10-20cm seems likely for Nfld. Some pockets of central & NE Nfld may be as high as 25cm.
Gusty as well.
⚠️🟡=NEW=🟡⚠️Yellow alert watch for snow squalls for the Avalon Peninsula for this afternoon.
Potentially 10cm in snow squalls.
Wind gusts: 60-80 km/h.
#NLwx
Potentially 10cm in snow squalls.
Wind gusts: 60-80 km/h.
#NLwx
January 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
⚠️🟡=NEW=🟡⚠️Yellow alert watch for snow squalls for the Avalon Peninsula for this afternoon.
Potentially 10cm in snow squalls.
Wind gusts: 60-80 km/h.
#NLwx
Potentially 10cm in snow squalls.
Wind gusts: 60-80 km/h.
#NLwx