Snowfall Warning Issued for Labrador City, Wabush, and Churchill Valley
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of Labrador, with 15 to 25 cm of snow expected followed by freezing rain and a rapid freeze.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for parts of Labrador. This alert is in effect as significant impacts are expected due to heavy snowfall accumulations and changing weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Labrador City and Wabush
- Churchill Falls and vicinity
- Churchill Valley
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following weather hazards:
- Snowfall Accumulation: Total amounts between 15 to 25 cm are expected.
- Precipitation Transition: The snow is forecast to transition through ice pellets and freezing rain before changing to showers or drizzle on Tuesday morning.
- Temperature Fluctuations: A brief warmup is expected Tuesday morning, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures on Tuesday evening. This will result in a rapid freeze of any standing water.
- Travel Impacts: Travel is expected to be challenging due to the accumulation and changing precipitation types.
Timeline
The snowfall is expected to continue until overnight tonight, March 17, 2026. The transition to ice pellets and freezing rain will occur Tuesday morning, with the sharp temperature drop and rapid freeze occurring Tuesday evening.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada advises residents to monitor local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Source: ECCC Official Notice