Rodney Barney
@rcbstormpost.bsky.social
Posting tidbits of #NLwx | Meteorologist | Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Deep freeze in SE Labrador ends dramatically Tuesday as a backdoor warm front brings maritime air from the Labrador Sea.
Cold air also retreats from Newfoundland, though more gradually, via a combination of factors.
Of course, with such changes, some snow can be expected. #nlwx
Cold air also retreats from Newfoundland, though more gradually, via a combination of factors.
Of course, with such changes, some snow can be expected. #nlwx
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Deep freeze in SE Labrador ends dramatically Tuesday as a backdoor warm front brings maritime air from the Labrador Sea.
Cold air also retreats from Newfoundland, though more gradually, via a combination of factors.
Of course, with such changes, some snow can be expected. #nlwx
Cold air also retreats from Newfoundland, though more gradually, via a combination of factors.
Of course, with such changes, some snow can be expected. #nlwx
Vigorous flurry working through #Gander. Coupled with temperatures near -11°C and winds gusting to 50 km/h, makes for a quick drop in visibility. Measuring 1.5 cm as of 3:15 pm.
Fortunately looks transient. Appears connected with a shortwave trough tied to offshore low. #nlwx
Fortunately looks transient. Appears connected with a shortwave trough tied to offshore low. #nlwx
January 24, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Jan 23 MODIS imagery showing Strait of Belle Isle filling with sea ice. worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov?v=-55.105327... #nlwx
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Jan 23 MODIS imagery showing Strait of Belle Isle filling with sea ice. worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov?v=-55.105327... #nlwx
Fresh coating of fluffy snow tonight. Measuring 4.6 cm as of 10 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 3.0 mm).
Temperatures also temporarily back in the comfort zone (currently -3.6°C with a bit more rising to go). #nlwx
Temperatures also temporarily back in the comfort zone (currently -3.6°C with a bit more rising to go). #nlwx
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Fresh coating of fluffy snow tonight. Measuring 4.6 cm as of 10 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 3.0 mm).
Temperatures also temporarily back in the comfort zone (currently -3.6°C with a bit more rising to go). #nlwx
Temperatures also temporarily back in the comfort zone (currently -3.6°C with a bit more rising to go). #nlwx
High just -27.1°C today at Wavush #YWK; coldest daily maximum since January 21, 2025 – exactly one year ago. metcam.navcanada.ca/hb/player.js... #nlwx
January 21, 2026 at 9:29 PM
High just -27.1°C today at Wavush #YWK; coldest daily maximum since January 21, 2025 – exactly one year ago. metcam.navcanada.ca/hb/player.js... #nlwx
Looks cold. worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov?v=-74.619659... #nlwx
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Looks cold. worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov?v=-74.619659... #nlwx
Wintry #NLwx has made a comeback in central parts of the island.
Measuring 20.5 cm of fresh snow through 5pm in #GanderWest since last night (water equivalent 22.5 mm). Started out rather fluffy but became dense as temperatures increased through the day.
Measuring 20.5 cm of fresh snow through 5pm in #GanderWest since last night (water equivalent 22.5 mm). Started out rather fluffy but became dense as temperatures increased through the day.
January 19, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Wintry #NLwx has made a comeback in central parts of the island.
Measuring 20.5 cm of fresh snow through 5pm in #GanderWest since last night (water equivalent 22.5 mm). Started out rather fluffy but became dense as temperatures increased through the day.
Measuring 20.5 cm of fresh snow through 5pm in #GanderWest since last night (water equivalent 22.5 mm). Started out rather fluffy but became dense as temperatures increased through the day.
Average snow depth down from 61 cm on Wednesday (before thaw) to just 28 cm today (now refrozen solid) in #GanderWest.
Should see some replenishment in the coming days. #nlwx
Should see some replenishment in the coming days. #nlwx
January 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Average snow depth down from 61 cm on Wednesday (before thaw) to just 28 cm today (now refrozen solid) in #GanderWest.
Should see some replenishment in the coming days. #nlwx
Should see some replenishment in the coming days. #nlwx
A 56.4°C spread between today’s coldest low & warmest high at official #NLwx sites (and 57.5°C unofficial):
A.M. -39.7°C at Wabush #YWK (coldest since Feb 1, 2024).
P.M. 16.7°C at Grates Cove (warmest since Oct 25, 2025).
Unofficial: -39.9°C (Moose Head Lake) to 17.6°C (Bay Roberts).
A.M. -39.7°C at Wabush #YWK (coldest since Feb 1, 2024).
P.M. 16.7°C at Grates Cove (warmest since Oct 25, 2025).
Unofficial: -39.9°C (Moose Head Lake) to 17.6°C (Bay Roberts).
January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
🌡️ Not great news for winter fans on the island.
A prolonged surge of mild #NLwx over the next couple of days (could even reach low teens in the east). Compounded by rain & strong winds, the snow pack will take a noticeable hit.
Also another mild spell possible early next week.
A prolonged surge of mild #NLwx over the next couple of days (could even reach low teens in the east). Compounded by rain & strong winds, the snow pack will take a noticeable hit.
Also another mild spell possible early next week.
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
🌡️ Not great news for winter fans on the island.
A prolonged surge of mild #NLwx over the next couple of days (could even reach low teens in the east). Compounded by rain & strong winds, the snow pack will take a noticeable hit.
Also another mild spell possible early next week.
A prolonged surge of mild #NLwx over the next couple of days (could even reach low teens in the east). Compounded by rain & strong winds, the snow pack will take a noticeable hit.
Also another mild spell possible early next week.
St. John’s #YYT gust 140 km/h (9:30 pm) surpasses the 137 km/h on Dec 15, 2025 for new highest since Hurricane Larry (145 km/h, Sep 10, 2021).
Other Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas peaks so far:
143 km/h (Old Perlican);
142 km/h (Bonavista);
142 km/h (Cape Pine);
142 km/h (Grates Cove).
#nlwx
Other Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas peaks so far:
143 km/h (Old Perlican);
142 km/h (Bonavista);
142 km/h (Cape Pine);
142 km/h (Grates Cove).
#nlwx
January 13, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Sagona Island hit 165 km/h again today, so now a 3-way tie with Dec 5, 2025 and Apr 3, 2017 for highest all-time wind gust. #nlwx
=TIED ALL TIME RECORD=
Peak gust 165 km/h at Sagona Island this evening matches the same value from April 3, 2017, for the strongest on record at the site.
Data available back to 1995 (with some gaps). #nlwx
Peak gust 165 km/h at Sagona Island this evening matches the same value from April 3, 2017, for the strongest on record at the site.
Data available back to 1995 (with some gaps). #nlwx
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Sagona Island hit 165 km/h again today, so now a 3-way tie with Dec 5, 2025 and Apr 3, 2017 for highest all-time wind gust. #nlwx
Freezing rain and -0.1°C at 8:15 am in #GanderWest after 8.2 cm of snow/ice pellets last night into this a.m. (13.2 mm water equiv, so quite dense).
Cleanup window is short: brief warmup this morning, then refreeze early this afternoon followed by intense winds & more snow. #nlwx
Cleanup window is short: brief warmup this morning, then refreeze early this afternoon followed by intense winds & more snow. #nlwx
January 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Freezing rain and -0.1°C at 8:15 am in #GanderWest after 8.2 cm of snow/ice pellets last night into this a.m. (13.2 mm water equiv, so quite dense).
Cleanup window is short: brief warmup this morning, then refreeze early this afternoon followed by intense winds & more snow. #nlwx
Cleanup window is short: brief warmup this morning, then refreeze early this afternoon followed by intense winds & more snow. #nlwx
Kitchen sink for #NLwx tomorrow. Rapidly deepening low bombs ~26 mb in 12 hours.
Wind a key hazard with this one; severe gusts for some.
Blizzard-like conditions at times west & north Nfld and SE Labrador; elsewhere a nasty snow/ice/rain transition before flipping back to snow.
Wind a key hazard with this one; severe gusts for some.
Blizzard-like conditions at times west & north Nfld and SE Labrador; elsewhere a nasty snow/ice/rain transition before flipping back to snow.
January 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Kitchen sink for #NLwx tomorrow. Rapidly deepening low bombs ~26 mb in 12 hours.
Wind a key hazard with this one; severe gusts for some.
Blizzard-like conditions at times west & north Nfld and SE Labrador; elsewhere a nasty snow/ice/rain transition before flipping back to snow.
Wind a key hazard with this one; severe gusts for some.
Blizzard-like conditions at times west & north Nfld and SE Labrador; elsewhere a nasty snow/ice/rain transition before flipping back to snow.