Snowfall Warning Issued for Great Northern Peninsula: Up to 20 cm Expected
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Great Northern Peninsula, forecasting 15 to 20 cm of snow and blowing snow conditions through Saturday.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Great Northern Peninsula. This alert is issued when significant impacts are expected due to heavy snowfall accumulations that may disrupt travel and daily activities.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Great Northern Peninsula, specifically including the Northern Peninsula East area.
What You Should Do
Residents should be prepared for roads and walkways that will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Total snowfall accumulations are expected to range between 15 and 20 cm, though locally higher amounts are possible. In addition to the snow, gusty winds will accompany the system, causing reduced visibility at times in blowing snow. Wind intensity is expected to increase specifically on Saturday.
Timeline
The weather event is forecast to begin late Friday afternoon and persist until midday Saturday. The current alert remains in effect as of February 20, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice