Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lodge Bay to Cartwright: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the region from Lodge Bay to Cartwright, forecasting up to 35 cm of snow and 110 km/h wind gusts.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the region, indicating that hazardous winter conditions are currently occurring or expected. This alert is issued when multiple types of severe winter weather, such as heavy snow and high winds, are anticipated.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the geographic area from Lodge Bay to Cartwright, including Norman Bay and the Black Tickle area.
What You Should Do
Travel will likely be hazardous, and residents should be prepared for possible road closures. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Additional accumulations of 20 to 35 cm are expected. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 cm per hour are possible, with locally higher amounts under heavier bands.
- Wind: Maximum wind gusts are forecast to reach 100 km/h from the northwest tonight. The Black Tickle area may experience higher gusts of up to 110 km/h.
- Visibility: Gusty northeasterly winds will reduce visibility in blowing snow today. Stronger northwesterly winds following tonight will cause widespread blowing snow and near-zero visibility.
Timeline
The winter storm warning is effective immediately and is expected to remain in place until overnight tonight, March 13, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice