Kelly Butt
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While Christmas Eve/Day is still 4-5 days away, it's worth noting that long range models are all hinting at a potential snowfall event (or snow & rain) for #NLwx
Timing, precip types, and amounts are TBD.
Images are for illustration purposes and NOT a forecast.
#StayTuned
Timing, precip types, and amounts are TBD.
Images are for illustration purposes and NOT a forecast.
#StayTuned
December 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
While Christmas Eve/Day is still 4-5 days away, it's worth noting that long range models are all hinting at a potential snowfall event (or snow & rain) for #NLwx
Timing, precip types, and amounts are TBD.
Images are for illustration purposes and NOT a forecast.
#StayTuned
Timing, precip types, and amounts are TBD.
Images are for illustration purposes and NOT a forecast.
#StayTuned
8:53am radar: An area of steady rainfall is over parts of central Newfoundland, south coast & Burin Peninsula. It is slowly working eastward. There are even a few embedded rumbles of thunder.
Rain should reach the Avalon by this afternoon.
#nlwx
Rain should reach the Avalon by this afternoon.
#nlwx
December 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
8:53am radar: An area of steady rainfall is over parts of central Newfoundland, south coast & Burin Peninsula. It is slowly working eastward. There are even a few embedded rumbles of thunder.
Rain should reach the Avalon by this afternoon.
#nlwx
Rain should reach the Avalon by this afternoon.
#nlwx
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
December 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
1. Another intense system is set to impact #NLwx this evening/tonight into Monday/early Tuesday AM.
East & SE Nfld will see snow chg to rain, w/risk of ice pellets & freezing rain. Rain chg back to snow Monday night.
West of Terra Nova will see all snow.
Strong winds everywhere.
East & SE Nfld will see snow chg to rain, w/risk of ice pellets & freezing rain. Rain chg back to snow Monday night.
West of Terra Nova will see all snow.
Strong winds everywhere.
December 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
1. Another intense system is set to impact #NLwx this evening/tonight into Monday/early Tuesday AM.
East & SE Nfld will see snow chg to rain, w/risk of ice pellets & freezing rain. Rain chg back to snow Monday night.
West of Terra Nova will see all snow.
Strong winds everywhere.
East & SE Nfld will see snow chg to rain, w/risk of ice pellets & freezing rain. Rain chg back to snow Monday night.
West of Terra Nova will see all snow.
Strong winds everywhere.
⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Winter storm watch - yellow level issued for northeastern, central & parts of western Nfld & GNP.
Time span: Overnight Monday to Tuesday AM.
Snowfall: 20-40cm+
Wind gusts: 80-120 km/h for NE Nfld & GNP. 60-80 km/h for western.
#NLwx
Time span: Overnight Monday to Tuesday AM.
Snowfall: 20-40cm+
Wind gusts: 80-120 km/h for NE Nfld & GNP. 60-80 km/h for western.
#NLwx
December 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Winter storm watch - yellow level issued for northeastern, central & parts of western Nfld & GNP.
Time span: Overnight Monday to Tuesday AM.
Snowfall: 20-40cm+
Wind gusts: 80-120 km/h for NE Nfld & GNP. 60-80 km/h for western.
#NLwx
Time span: Overnight Monday to Tuesday AM.
Snowfall: 20-40cm+
Wind gusts: 80-120 km/h for NE Nfld & GNP. 60-80 km/h for western.
#NLwx
1. Another intense low is set to impact #NLwx beginning Sunday night. This will continue Monday and Monday night.
Eastern & SE areas will see snow change to rain. Central, northeast & western Nfld will stay all snow.
The track of the low will determine precip type & amount.
Eastern & SE areas will see snow change to rain. Central, northeast & western Nfld will stay all snow.
The track of the low will determine precip type & amount.
December 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
1. Another intense low is set to impact #NLwx beginning Sunday night. This will continue Monday and Monday night.
Eastern & SE areas will see snow change to rain. Central, northeast & western Nfld will stay all snow.
The track of the low will determine precip type & amount.
Eastern & SE areas will see snow change to rain. Central, northeast & western Nfld will stay all snow.
The track of the low will determine precip type & amount.
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It's worth noting that a slight shift in the track of the low could move the heavier band of snow over St. John's, or farther north into Terra Nova.
There will also be wind gusts out of the NE, then NW near 80 km/h tomorrow night. This will create reduced visibility.
#NLwx
There will also be wind gusts out of the NE, then NW near 80 km/h tomorrow night. This will create reduced visibility.
#NLwx
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's worth noting that a slight shift in the track of the low could move the heavier band of snow over St. John's, or farther north into Terra Nova.
There will also be wind gusts out of the NE, then NW near 80 km/h tomorrow night. This will create reduced visibility.
#NLwx
There will also be wind gusts out of the NE, then NW near 80 km/h tomorrow night. This will create reduced visibility.
#NLwx
Another shot of snow for SE Nfld is on deck for tomorrow eve & night.
There remains uncertainty with the track, but as of now, a narrow band of 10-20cm is set for the NW Avalon, Burin, Bonavista, Connaigre Pens & Clarenville.
Terra Nova, St. John's & SW Avalon: 5-10cm.
#NLwx
There remains uncertainty with the track, but as of now, a narrow band of 10-20cm is set for the NW Avalon, Burin, Bonavista, Connaigre Pens & Clarenville.
Terra Nova, St. John's & SW Avalon: 5-10cm.
#NLwx
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Another shot of snow for SE Nfld is on deck for tomorrow eve & night.
There remains uncertainty with the track, but as of now, a narrow band of 10-20cm is set for the NW Avalon, Burin, Bonavista, Connaigre Pens & Clarenville.
Terra Nova, St. John's & SW Avalon: 5-10cm.
#NLwx
There remains uncertainty with the track, but as of now, a narrow band of 10-20cm is set for the NW Avalon, Burin, Bonavista, Connaigre Pens & Clarenville.
Terra Nova, St. John's & SW Avalon: 5-10cm.
#NLwx
December 6, 2025 at 1:34 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
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
Reposted by Kelly Butt
Tad breezy out there. Some peaks (km/h) thru 5pm:
146 (Sagona I.);
140 (Cape Bonavista);
140 (Cape St. Mary's);
132 (Pass I.);
129 (Cape Pine);
125 (Port aux Basques);
124 (Wreckhouse);
121 (Trepassey);
115 (St-Pierre);
111 (Bonavista);
102 (Burgeo);
102 (Winterland).
#nlwx
146 (Sagona I.);
140 (Cape Bonavista);
140 (Cape St. Mary's);
132 (Pass I.);
129 (Cape Pine);
125 (Port aux Basques);
124 (Wreckhouse);
121 (Trepassey);
115 (St-Pierre);
111 (Bonavista);
102 (Burgeo);
102 (Winterland).
#nlwx
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Tad breezy out there. Some peaks (km/h) thru 5pm:
146 (Sagona I.);
140 (Cape Bonavista);
140 (Cape St. Mary's);
132 (Pass I.);
129 (Cape Pine);
125 (Port aux Basques);
124 (Wreckhouse);
121 (Trepassey);
115 (St-Pierre);
111 (Bonavista);
102 (Burgeo);
102 (Winterland).
#nlwx
146 (Sagona I.);
140 (Cape Bonavista);
140 (Cape St. Mary's);
132 (Pass I.);
129 (Cape Pine);
125 (Port aux Basques);
124 (Wreckhouse);
121 (Trepassey);
115 (St-Pierre);
111 (Bonavista);
102 (Burgeo);
102 (Winterland).
#nlwx
Winds are already pushing or exceeding 100 km/h for the south coast as of 8:45am.
Pass Island: 106.0 km/h
Powles Head Lightstation (Trepassey): 99.2 km/h
Cape Pine Lightstation: 98.2 km/h
Port aux Basques: 98 km/h
Winds will continue to increase today & this evening.
#NLwx
Pass Island: 106.0 km/h
Powles Head Lightstation (Trepassey): 99.2 km/h
Cape Pine Lightstation: 98.2 km/h
Port aux Basques: 98 km/h
Winds will continue to increase today & this evening.
#NLwx
December 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Winds are already pushing or exceeding 100 km/h for the south coast as of 8:45am.
Pass Island: 106.0 km/h
Powles Head Lightstation (Trepassey): 99.2 km/h
Cape Pine Lightstation: 98.2 km/h
Port aux Basques: 98 km/h
Winds will continue to increase today & this evening.
#NLwx
Pass Island: 106.0 km/h
Powles Head Lightstation (Trepassey): 99.2 km/h
Cape Pine Lightstation: 98.2 km/h
Port aux Basques: 98 km/h
Winds will continue to increase today & this evening.
#NLwx
1. A cold front associated with a low will cross Newfoundland tomorrow.
It will feature a sharp drop in temperatures, strong winds, snow & snow squalls, potentially heavy for some regions.
Eastern/SE Nfld will see some rain tonight, change to periods of snow in the AM.
#NLwx
It will feature a sharp drop in temperatures, strong winds, snow & snow squalls, potentially heavy for some regions.
Eastern/SE Nfld will see some rain tonight, change to periods of snow in the AM.
#NLwx
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
1. A cold front associated with a low will cross Newfoundland tomorrow.
It will feature a sharp drop in temperatures, strong winds, snow & snow squalls, potentially heavy for some regions.
Eastern/SE Nfld will see some rain tonight, change to periods of snow in the AM.
#NLwx
It will feature a sharp drop in temperatures, strong winds, snow & snow squalls, potentially heavy for some regions.
Eastern/SE Nfld will see some rain tonight, change to periods of snow in the AM.
#NLwx
Here are my thoughts on snowfall and rainfall amounts for Newfoundland for Wednesday.
Snow changing to rain, risk of ice pellets in the east.
Snowfall elsewhere.
Wind gusts 60-100 km/h, highest on the coast, which will result in blowing snow/reduced visibility.
#NLwx
Snow changing to rain, risk of ice pellets in the east.
Snowfall elsewhere.
Wind gusts 60-100 km/h, highest on the coast, which will result in blowing snow/reduced visibility.
#NLwx
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Here are my thoughts on snowfall and rainfall amounts for Newfoundland for Wednesday.
Snow changing to rain, risk of ice pellets in the east.
Snowfall elsewhere.
Wind gusts 60-100 km/h, highest on the coast, which will result in blowing snow/reduced visibility.
#NLwx
Snow changing to rain, risk of ice pellets in the east.
Snowfall elsewhere.
Wind gusts 60-100 km/h, highest on the coast, which will result in blowing snow/reduced visibility.
#NLwx
1. A winter storm is still on tap to impact #NLwx for Wednesday.
Snow begins overnight or very early Wed AM for south & SW Nfld, w/ precip underway for all areas thru the AM (except GNP).
The Avalon & Burin changes to rain in the AM or aft, ending as showers or light snow Wed night.
Snow begins overnight or very early Wed AM for south & SW Nfld, w/ precip underway for all areas thru the AM (except GNP).
The Avalon & Burin changes to rain in the AM or aft, ending as showers or light snow Wed night.
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
1. A winter storm is still on tap to impact #NLwx for Wednesday.
Snow begins overnight or very early Wed AM for south & SW Nfld, w/ precip underway for all areas thru the AM (except GNP).
The Avalon & Burin changes to rain in the AM or aft, ending as showers or light snow Wed night.
Snow begins overnight or very early Wed AM for south & SW Nfld, w/ precip underway for all areas thru the AM (except GNP).
The Avalon & Burin changes to rain in the AM or aft, ending as showers or light snow Wed night.
⚠️=UPDATED=⚠️ Special #NLwx statements for Nfld for Wed AM to night.
SWS for the Avalon & Burin for snow changing to rain + high winds.
Snowfall: 10-20cm
Rainfall: 30-50mm, heaviest south.
SWS for elsewhere, except the GNP.
Western: 10-15cm
Elsewhere: 20-30cm, except 40cm inland heaviest snow
SWS for the Avalon & Burin for snow changing to rain + high winds.
Snowfall: 10-20cm
Rainfall: 30-50mm, heaviest south.
SWS for elsewhere, except the GNP.
Western: 10-15cm
Elsewhere: 20-30cm, except 40cm inland heaviest snow
December 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
⚠️=UPDATED=⚠️ Special #NLwx statements for Nfld for Wed AM to night.
SWS for the Avalon & Burin for snow changing to rain + high winds.
Snowfall: 10-20cm
Rainfall: 30-50mm, heaviest south.
SWS for elsewhere, except the GNP.
Western: 10-15cm
Elsewhere: 20-30cm, except 40cm inland heaviest snow
SWS for the Avalon & Burin for snow changing to rain + high winds.
Snowfall: 10-20cm
Rainfall: 30-50mm, heaviest south.
SWS for elsewhere, except the GNP.
Western: 10-15cm
Elsewhere: 20-30cm, except 40cm inland heaviest snow
⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Special #NLwx statement for most of Newfoundland for Wednesday AM to Wednesday night.
Snowfall: 15-30cm, with local amounts 30-40cm.
Rainfall: 30-50mm.
Wind gusts exceeding 80-100 km/h.
SE Nfld to see snow to rain, while elsewhere (except GNP) heavy snowfall.
Snowfall: 15-30cm, with local amounts 30-40cm.
Rainfall: 30-50mm.
Wind gusts exceeding 80-100 km/h.
SE Nfld to see snow to rain, while elsewhere (except GNP) heavy snowfall.
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
⚠️=NEW=⚠️ Special #NLwx statement for most of Newfoundland for Wednesday AM to Wednesday night.
Snowfall: 15-30cm, with local amounts 30-40cm.
Rainfall: 30-50mm.
Wind gusts exceeding 80-100 km/h.
SE Nfld to see snow to rain, while elsewhere (except GNP) heavy snowfall.
Snowfall: 15-30cm, with local amounts 30-40cm.
Rainfall: 30-50mm.
Wind gusts exceeding 80-100 km/h.
SE Nfld to see snow to rain, while elsewhere (except GNP) heavy snowfall.
A nor'easter is still on track to impact #NLwx on Wednesday.
It is too early for exact precip amounts & types by location.
However, it is likely that eastern/SE Nfld sees snow and rain.
Central, west & NE areas see all snow.
Windy conditions will also be present.
It is too early for exact precip amounts & types by location.
However, it is likely that eastern/SE Nfld sees snow and rain.
Central, west & NE areas see all snow.
Windy conditions will also be present.
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A nor'easter is still on track to impact #NLwx on Wednesday.
It is too early for exact precip amounts & types by location.
However, it is likely that eastern/SE Nfld sees snow and rain.
Central, west & NE areas see all snow.
Windy conditions will also be present.
It is too early for exact precip amounts & types by location.
However, it is likely that eastern/SE Nfld sees snow and rain.
Central, west & NE areas see all snow.
Windy conditions will also be present.
It is worth noting to pay attention to #NLwx forecasts for next Wednesday timeframe.
While it is 6 days out, various forecast models indicate the potential for significant snowfall for Nfld.
Eastern areas may see snow and/or rain.
It's far too early for precip types & amounts.
While it is 6 days out, various forecast models indicate the potential for significant snowfall for Nfld.
Eastern areas may see snow and/or rain.
It's far too early for precip types & amounts.
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It is worth noting to pay attention to #NLwx forecasts for next Wednesday timeframe.
While it is 6 days out, various forecast models indicate the potential for significant snowfall for Nfld.
Eastern areas may see snow and/or rain.
It's far too early for precip types & amounts.
While it is 6 days out, various forecast models indicate the potential for significant snowfall for Nfld.
Eastern areas may see snow and/or rain.
It's far too early for precip types & amounts.