Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for parts of Labrador, with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and 20 cm of snow expected through Sunday night.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for specific coastal regions. The alert is triggered by expected poor visibility resulting from a combination of fresh snowfall and high-velocity winds.
Affected Areas
The advisory is in effect for the following locations:
- Cartwright to Black Tickle
- Norman Bay to Lodge Bay
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning zones are advised to:
- Monitor subsequent alerts and updated forecasts from Environment Canada.
- Exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary, as visibility may be suddenly reduced.
- Report severe weather observations via email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total accumulations are forecast to reach between 10 and 20 cm.
- Wind Speeds: Northwesterly gusts are expected to range between 60 and 70 km/h. The Black Tickle area may experience significantly higher gusts reaching up to 90 km/h.
- Visibility: Widespread poor visibility is expected due to blowing snow, particularly in exposed areas.
Timeline
The advisory is effective starting overnight tonight, March 21, 2026, and is expected to last until overnight Sunday night, March 22, 2026. Blowing snow will initially impact exposed areas from Norman to Lodge Bay on Sunday morning before becoming more widespread across the region by Sunday afternoon.
Source: ECCC Official Notice