Rodney Barney
@rcbstormpost.bsky.social
Posting tidbits of #NLwx | Meteorologist | Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Slow but steady accumulation today, measuring 8.5 cm as of 3:30 pm in #GanderWest with more yet to come. A wet snow event, with 10.9 mm water equivalent (SLR ~ 8:1). Temperature 0.4°C. #nlwx
February 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Slow but steady accumulation today, measuring 8.5 cm as of 3:30 pm in #GanderWest with more yet to come. A wet snow event, with 10.9 mm water equivalent (SLR ~ 8:1). Temperature 0.4°C. #nlwx
Getting into the time of year where daily temperature swings grow under clear skies/light winds!
Low -25.2°C at #Badger this morning marked the coldest yet this winter (last time this cold: Feb 23 2025).
Yet despite the crisp start, the high reached -0.8°C this afternoon. #nlwx
Low -25.2°C at #Badger this morning marked the coldest yet this winter (last time this cold: Feb 23 2025).
Yet despite the crisp start, the high reached -0.8°C this afternoon. #nlwx
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Another storm, another evening with the snowblower.
26.9 cm measured through 9:30 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 22.1 mm). Notably denser than recent events, particularly in the second half. #nlwx
26.9 cm measured through 9:30 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 22.1 mm). Notably denser than recent events, particularly in the second half. #nlwx
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Another storm, another evening with the snowblower.
26.9 cm measured through 9:30 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 22.1 mm). Notably denser than recent events, particularly in the second half. #nlwx
26.9 cm measured through 9:30 pm in #GanderWest (water equivalent 22.1 mm). Notably denser than recent events, particularly in the second half. #nlwx
Started out relatively fluffy but gone over to big wet flakes now in #GanderWest. Measuring 10.5 cm as of 1pm; water equivalent 8.7 mm.
More to come. #nlwx
More to come. #nlwx
February 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Started out relatively fluffy but gone over to big wet flakes now in #GanderWest. Measuring 10.5 cm as of 1pm; water equivalent 8.7 mm.
More to come. #nlwx
More to come. #nlwx
First 2 months of climatological winter behind us; no surprise to see all above normal! ❄️
Adding Dec-Jan together & sorting, we get:
316.5 cm (Gander);
313.9 cm (Kippens);
271.0 cm (Corner Brook);
261.6 cm (L'Anse au Loup);
198.8 cm (St. John's);
188.8 cm (Goose Bay).
#nlwx
Adding Dec-Jan together & sorting, we get:
316.5 cm (Gander);
313.9 cm (Kippens);
271.0 cm (Corner Brook);
261.6 cm (L'Anse au Loup);
198.8 cm (St. John's);
188.8 cm (Goose Bay).
#nlwx
February 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
First 2 months of climatological winter behind us; no surprise to see all above normal! ❄️
Adding Dec-Jan together & sorting, we get:
316.5 cm (Gander);
313.9 cm (Kippens);
271.0 cm (Corner Brook);
261.6 cm (L'Anse au Loup);
198.8 cm (St. John's);
188.8 cm (Goose Bay).
#nlwx
Adding Dec-Jan together & sorting, we get:
316.5 cm (Gander);
313.9 cm (Kippens);
271.0 cm (Corner Brook);
261.6 cm (L'Anse au Loup);
198.8 cm (St. John's);
188.8 cm (Goose Bay).
#nlwx
Appears snow arrived on time in SW Nova Scotia, per Baccaro Point webcam: www.novascotiawebcams.com/webcams/bacc....
Big pic showing cloud shield pushing northward over Nfld. Snow covered ground its wake to the SC/GA border; cold air streaming through the Yucatan Channel into the Caribbean. #nlwx
Big pic showing cloud shield pushing northward over Nfld. Snow covered ground its wake to the SC/GA border; cold air streaming through the Yucatan Channel into the Caribbean. #nlwx
February 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Appears snow arrived on time in SW Nova Scotia, per Baccaro Point webcam: www.novascotiawebcams.com/webcams/bacc....
Big pic showing cloud shield pushing northward over Nfld. Snow covered ground its wake to the SC/GA border; cold air streaming through the Yucatan Channel into the Caribbean. #nlwx
Big pic showing cloud shield pushing northward over Nfld. Snow covered ground its wake to the SC/GA border; cold air streaming through the Yucatan Channel into the Caribbean. #nlwx
Healthy snowfall totals since Tuesday across central Newfoundland. ❄️
Northern parts of the island into southern Labrador delivering as well, with solid amounts piling up. #nlwx
Northern parts of the island into southern Labrador delivering as well, with solid amounts piling up. #nlwx
January 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Healthy snowfall totals since Tuesday across central Newfoundland. ❄️
Northern parts of the island into southern Labrador delivering as well, with solid amounts piling up. #nlwx
Northern parts of the island into southern Labrador delivering as well, with solid amounts piling up. #nlwx
Another 23.1 cm of snow over the past 24 hours in #GanderWest, bringing the total since Tuesday morning to 56.1 cm. #nlwx
January 29, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Another 23.1 cm of snow over the past 24 hours in #GanderWest, bringing the total since Tuesday morning to 56.1 cm. #nlwx
Amounts of 20-40 cm reported from our most recent snow-maker across the eastern two-thirds of the island; #Gander leading the way.❄️
Prolonged light snow will linger for a while yet, so a few spots will continue to see totals slowly tick higher.
dd.weather.gc.ca/20260128/WXO...
#nlwx
Prolonged light snow will linger for a while yet, so a few spots will continue to see totals slowly tick higher.
dd.weather.gc.ca/20260128/WXO...
#nlwx
January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Amounts of 20-40 cm reported from our most recent snow-maker across the eastern two-thirds of the island; #Gander leading the way.❄️
Prolonged light snow will linger for a while yet, so a few spots will continue to see totals slowly tick higher.
dd.weather.gc.ca/20260128/WXO...
#nlwx
Prolonged light snow will linger for a while yet, so a few spots will continue to see totals slowly tick higher.
dd.weather.gc.ca/20260128/WXO...
#nlwx
Picked some more snow during the night to bring the total since yesterday morning so 33.0 cm in #GanderWest for the latest @CoCoRaHSCanada entry. Still fluffy w/ water equiv 17.5 mm.
Additional accums to come through today & tonight, at a lighter (but non-neglible) pace. #nlwx
Additional accums to come through today & tonight, at a lighter (but non-neglible) pace. #nlwx
January 28, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Picked some more snow during the night to bring the total since yesterday morning so 33.0 cm in #GanderWest for the latest @CoCoRaHSCanada entry. Still fluffy w/ water equiv 17.5 mm.
Additional accums to come through today & tonight, at a lighter (but non-neglible) pace. #nlwx
Additional accums to come through today & tonight, at a lighter (but non-neglible) pace. #nlwx
First pass at snowclearing complete, but more lies ahead as this one hasn’t wrapped up yet.
Measuring 29 cm of low-density fluff in #GanderWest through 9pm. Liquid equivalent just 15 mm, making for a remarkably high ~19:1 SLR (snow to liquid ratio).
#nlwx
Measuring 29 cm of low-density fluff in #GanderWest through 9pm. Liquid equivalent just 15 mm, making for a remarkably high ~19:1 SLR (snow to liquid ratio).
#nlwx
January 28, 2026 at 12:56 AM
First pass at snowclearing complete, but more lies ahead as this one hasn’t wrapped up yet.
Measuring 29 cm of low-density fluff in #GanderWest through 9pm. Liquid equivalent just 15 mm, making for a remarkably high ~19:1 SLR (snow to liquid ratio).
#nlwx
Measuring 29 cm of low-density fluff in #GanderWest through 9pm. Liquid equivalent just 15 mm, making for a remarkably high ~19:1 SLR (snow to liquid ratio).
#nlwx
Some very efficient dendritic action today! Measuring 25 cm through 7:30 pm in #GanderWest... quite powdery.
Will get updated amount and water equivalent later as it's still coming down at a strong pace. #nlwx
Will get updated amount and water equivalent later as it's still coming down at a strong pace. #nlwx
January 27, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Some very efficient dendritic action today! Measuring 25 cm through 7:30 pm in #GanderWest... quite powdery.
Will get updated amount and water equivalent later as it's still coming down at a strong pace. #nlwx
Will get updated amount and water equivalent later as it's still coming down at a strong pace. #nlwx
Low -40.0°C reported this morning at Wabush #YWK, but a break to the frigid air mass in sight. All the models showing a maritime air mass pushing inland from the Labrador Sea in the coming days.
Coastal parts of Labrador likely to reach and perhaps slightly exceed 0°C. #nlwx
Coastal parts of Labrador likely to reach and perhaps slightly exceed 0°C. #nlwx
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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
