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Santa's sleigh has started to appear on the St. John's International Airport's radar system ( #YYT ) as he begins to enter #Canadian airspace. He should be arriving at the first home within the next hour or so.
Merry Christmas everyone!
#nlwx #nfld #nltraffic
Merry Christmas everyone!
#nlwx #nfld #nltraffic
December 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Santa's sleigh has started to appear on the St. John's International Airport's radar system ( #YYT ) as he begins to enter #Canadian airspace. He should be arriving at the first home within the next hour or so.
Merry Christmas everyone!
#nlwx #nfld #nltraffic
Merry Christmas everyone!
#nlwx #nfld #nltraffic
Heads up, St. John’s ⚠️ It’s not just one storm. From Christmas Day through the weekend, multiple rounds of snow are expected, adding up fast: 20–30cm+, a bit of mix/rain, another ~20cm, then 5–10cm more.Roads could be messy for days. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Heads up, St. John’s ⚠️ It’s not just one storm. From Christmas Day through the weekend, multiple rounds of snow are expected, adding up fast: 20–30cm+, a bit of mix/rain, another ~20cm, then 5–10cm more.Roads could be messy for days. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
A developing storm may impact Newfoundland late Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. Eastern NL currently faces the highest risk. Strong winds and heavy snow are possible, with 15–20+ cm in some areas. Travel plans may be affected—details will change as confidence improves.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A developing storm may impact Newfoundland late Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. Eastern NL currently faces the highest risk. Strong winds and heavy snow are possible, with 15–20+ cm in some areas. Travel plans may be affected—details will change as confidence improves.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
🎄❄️ White Christmas watch for NL ❄️🎄
Southern & eastern NL may have little snow before Christmas Eve, but a low pressure system could bring snow to the Avalon Christmas morning. Track is uncertain, but most of Canada is set for a white Christmas (2+ cm by 6 AM). #nfld #nltraffic #nlwx
Southern & eastern NL may have little snow before Christmas Eve, but a low pressure system could bring snow to the Avalon Christmas morning. Track is uncertain, but most of Canada is set for a white Christmas (2+ cm by 6 AM). #nfld #nltraffic #nlwx
December 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
🎄❄️ White Christmas watch for NL ❄️🎄
Southern & eastern NL may have little snow before Christmas Eve, but a low pressure system could bring snow to the Avalon Christmas morning. Track is uncertain, but most of Canada is set for a white Christmas (2+ cm by 6 AM). #nfld #nltraffic #nlwx
Southern & eastern NL may have little snow before Christmas Eve, but a low pressure system could bring snow to the Avalon Christmas morning. Track is uncertain, but most of Canada is set for a white Christmas (2+ cm by 6 AM). #nfld #nltraffic #nlwx
At this hour there are still roughly 9,052 people without power on the island. #nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
December 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
At this hour there are still roughly 9,052 people without power on the island. #nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
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Current #nlwx wind gusts:
Argentia 101 km/h
Bonavista 107 km/h
Gander 107 km/h
Grates Cove 121 km/h
Sagona Island 137 km/h
St. John's Int'l Airport 112 km/h
Argentia 101 km/h
Bonavista 107 km/h
Gander 107 km/h
Grates Cove 121 km/h
Sagona Island 137 km/h
St. John's Int'l Airport 112 km/h
December 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Current #nlwx wind gusts:
Argentia 101 km/h
Bonavista 107 km/h
Gander 107 km/h
Grates Cove 121 km/h
Sagona Island 137 km/h
St. John's Int'l Airport 112 km/h
Argentia 101 km/h
Bonavista 107 km/h
Gander 107 km/h
Grates Cove 121 km/h
Sagona Island 137 km/h
St. John's Int'l Airport 112 km/h
UPDATE: total number of customers currently without power is 9,723 (10:41PM NST).
#nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
UPDATE: Unplanned outages due to severe weather are affecting parts of the Avalon, Central, and Western NL, including Kilbride, New Harbour/Dildo, the Clarenville area, Central NL communities, and Pasadena.
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
UPDATE: total number of customers currently without power is 9,723 (10:41PM NST).
#nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nfpower #nltraffic #nfld
UPDATE: Unplanned outages due to severe weather are affecting parts of the Avalon, Central, and Western NL, including Kilbride, New Harbour/Dildo, the Clarenville area, Central NL communities, and Pasadena.
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
UPDATE: Unplanned outages due to severe weather are affecting parts of the Avalon, Central, and Western NL, including Kilbride, New Harbour/Dildo, the Clarenville area, Central NL communities, and Pasadena.
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
8,173 customers are impacted.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld #nfld #nfpower
Unplanned power outages due to severe weather are impacting Whitbourne, New Harbour, Dildo, parts of Central NL, and the Pasadena area. Crews are en route, restoration times are unknown. Total customers impacted: 4,992.
#nfpower #nfld #nlwx #nltraffic
#nfpower #nfld #nlwx #nltraffic
Increasing winds from the intense low pressure system over the island are only going to worsen through the night. #NFPower are already reporting multiple unplanned power outages across the island.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Unplanned power outages due to severe weather are impacting Whitbourne, New Harbour, Dildo, parts of Central NL, and the Pasadena area. Crews are en route, restoration times are unknown. Total customers impacted: 4,992.
#nfpower #nfld #nlwx #nltraffic
#nfpower #nfld #nlwx #nltraffic
Increasing winds from the intense low pressure system over the island are only going to worsen through the night. #NFPower are already reporting multiple unplanned power outages across the island.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Increasing winds from the intense low pressure system over the island are only going to worsen through the night. #NFPower are already reporting multiple unplanned power outages across the island.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Look at how close the isolines of pressure are at 8pm this evening. This is often a strong sign of heavy winds and overall stormy weather. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Look at how close the isolines of pressure are at 8pm this evening. This is often a strong sign of heavy winds and overall stormy weather. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
🚨 WIND WARNING – HIGH IMPACT 🚨
W–NW gusts of 130–140 km/h expected late tonight into early Tuesday for Bonavista Peninsula, Northern Avalon, and St. John’s. Cat 1–level winds: roof damage, downed trees, outages likely. Secure items & be prepared. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
W–NW gusts of 130–140 km/h expected late tonight into early Tuesday for Bonavista Peninsula, Northern Avalon, and St. John’s. Cat 1–level winds: roof damage, downed trees, outages likely. Secure items & be prepared. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🚨 WIND WARNING – HIGH IMPACT 🚨
W–NW gusts of 130–140 km/h expected late tonight into early Tuesday for Bonavista Peninsula, Northern Avalon, and St. John’s. Cat 1–level winds: roof damage, downed trees, outages likely. Secure items & be prepared. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
W–NW gusts of 130–140 km/h expected late tonight into early Tuesday for Bonavista Peninsula, Northern Avalon, and St. John’s. Cat 1–level winds: roof damage, downed trees, outages likely. Secure items & be prepared. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
🌨️ Snow/Rain Line Moving Onshore – Southern Avalon 🌧️
Radar shows the snow/rain line moving onshore and slowly pushing north overnight. South coast areas may change to rain or wet snow; farther north stays mainly snow. Roads may worsen overnight—use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Radar shows the snow/rain line moving onshore and slowly pushing north overnight. South coast areas may change to rain or wet snow; farther north stays mainly snow. Roads may worsen overnight—use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
🌨️ Snow/Rain Line Moving Onshore – Southern Avalon 🌧️
Radar shows the snow/rain line moving onshore and slowly pushing north overnight. South coast areas may change to rain or wet snow; farther north stays mainly snow. Roads may worsen overnight—use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Radar shows the snow/rain line moving onshore and slowly pushing north overnight. South coast areas may change to rain or wet snow; farther north stays mainly snow. Roads may worsen overnight—use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
⚠️ An exceptionally powerful winter storm is rapidly strengthening as it moves toward Newfoundland. Pressure could drop near 942 mb, driving damaging winds (120–130 km/h), heavy snow (30–40 cm), and near-zero visibility. High-impact conditions likely—stay weather aware. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
⚠️ An exceptionally powerful winter storm is rapidly strengthening as it moves toward Newfoundland. Pressure could drop near 942 mb, driving damaging winds (120–130 km/h), heavy snow (30–40 cm), and near-zero visibility. High-impact conditions likely—stay weather aware. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
A strong low will hit eastern Newfoundland Monday with high winds, heavy snow, and rain. Central/northeast areas have a 40–60% chance of 30+ cm. Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista see snow Sunday night, then rain, then more snow. Risk of damaging winds and coastal flooding.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A strong low will hit eastern Newfoundland Monday with high winds, heavy snow, and rain. Central/northeast areas have a 40–60% chance of 30+ cm. Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista see snow Sunday night, then rain, then more snow. Risk of damaging winds and coastal flooding.
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Heavy rain will be felt across most of eastern newfoundland in the next couple of hours. Watch for water build-up on roads due to slush and snow. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Heavy rain will be felt across most of eastern newfoundland in the next couple of hours. Watch for water build-up on roads due to slush and snow. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
🌧️ Rain on the Way for NL 🌧️
A band of rain is moving across the Island today, bringing 5–10 mm (a bit more along the coast). Expect a brief 16–24 hr bump of milder air — enjoy it while it lasts!
Cooler, more seasonal temps return once the system moves out.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld
A band of rain is moving across the Island today, bringing 5–10 mm (a bit more along the coast). Expect a brief 16–24 hr bump of milder air — enjoy it while it lasts!
Cooler, more seasonal temps return once the system moves out.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🌧️ Rain on the Way for NL 🌧️
A band of rain is moving across the Island today, bringing 5–10 mm (a bit more along the coast). Expect a brief 16–24 hr bump of milder air — enjoy it while it lasts!
Cooler, more seasonal temps return once the system moves out.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld
A band of rain is moving across the Island today, bringing 5–10 mm (a bit more along the coast). Expect a brief 16–24 hr bump of milder air — enjoy it while it lasts!
Cooler, more seasonal temps return once the system moves out.
#nltraffic #nlwx #nfld
As of Dec 10, NLC corporate Liquor Stores will sell remaining U.S. products, with net profits going to the Community Food Sharing Association (up to $1M). Stock varies by location—visit nlliquor.com for updates.
What are your thoughts?
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #nlpoli
What are your thoughts?
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #nlpoli
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As of Dec 10, NLC corporate Liquor Stores will sell remaining U.S. products, with net profits going to the Community Food Sharing Association (up to $1M). Stock varies by location—visit nlliquor.com for updates.
What are your thoughts?
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #nlpoli
What are your thoughts?
#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #nlpoli
Snowfall rates are increasing across the Avalon. Wind to follow later this evening. If you're on your commute home, slowdown and use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #yyt #nfld
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Snowfall rates are increasing across the Avalon. Wind to follow later this evening. If you're on your commute home, slowdown and use caution. #nlwx #nltraffic #yyt #nfld
Another winter mix inbound for the island of #Newfoundland.
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#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #yyt
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#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #yyt
Another Storm Slams Newfoundland: Snow, Wind and Whiteouts on the Way - NLWX | NL Weather & News
As a fresh winter storm sweeps across the island tonight, residents of Avalon Peninsula, central Newfoundland and the west coast are being urged to prepare for heavy snow, biting winds and hazardous t...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Another winter mix inbound for the island of #Newfoundland.
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#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #yyt
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#nlwx #nltraffic #nfld #yyt
The #Holyrood radar station seems to be malfunctioning at this hour and only displaying a small sliver of the 360 degree radar scope. #nlwx #nltraffic
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The #Holyrood radar station seems to be malfunctioning at this hour and only displaying a small sliver of the 360 degree radar scope. #nlwx #nltraffic
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⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Blowing snow advisory - yellow alert level issued for St. John's, northern Avalon, Bonavista Pen, Clarenville & Terra Nova. Continued for Gander.
Continuing after midnight.
Wind gusts 90-120 km/h combined w/snow is creating blowing snow & reduced visibility.
#NLwx
Continuing after midnight.
Wind gusts 90-120 km/h combined w/snow is creating blowing snow & reduced visibility.
#NLwx
December 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Blowing snow advisory - yellow alert level issued for St. John's, northern Avalon, Bonavista Pen, Clarenville & Terra Nova. Continued for Gander.
Continuing after midnight.
Wind gusts 90-120 km/h combined w/snow is creating blowing snow & reduced visibility.
#NLwx
Continuing after midnight.
Wind gusts 90-120 km/h combined w/snow is creating blowing snow & reduced visibility.
#NLwx
⚠️ 8,500+ customers without power across NL tonight.
With powerful winds roaring from one end of the island to the other, many communities are in the dark. Crews are working, but conditions are rough.
Still have power where you are?
Drop your town below.
#nlwx #nltraffic
With powerful winds roaring from one end of the island to the other, many communities are in the dark. Crews are working, but conditions are rough.
Still have power where you are?
Drop your town below.
#nlwx #nltraffic
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
⚠️ 8,500+ customers without power across NL tonight.
With powerful winds roaring from one end of the island to the other, many communities are in the dark. Crews are working, but conditions are rough.
Still have power where you are?
Drop your town below.
#nlwx #nltraffic
With powerful winds roaring from one end of the island to the other, many communities are in the dark. Crews are working, but conditions are rough.
Still have power where you are?
Drop your town below.
#nlwx #nltraffic
Multiple flight cancelations today out of St. John's (#YYT) due to heavy wind. Make sure to check arrivals and departures before heading out to the airport today. #nlwx #nltraffic
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Multiple flight cancelations today out of St. John's (#YYT) due to heavy wind. Make sure to check arrivals and departures before heading out to the airport today. #nlwx #nltraffic
Lots of slowdown areas on the Avalon. Drive with caution if you have to go out. #nltraffic #nlwx #yyt #nfld
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Lots of slowdown areas on the Avalon. Drive with caution if you have to go out. #nltraffic #nlwx #yyt #nfld