Rain and strong winds for Remembrance Day

NEWFOUNDLAND:

Rain is expected across much of Newfoundland today, with periods of heavy rainfall, strengthening winds and a risk of snow over higher terrain and inland areas.

The Avalon Peninsula, including St. John’s, is forecast to receive 10 to 20 mm of rain, with temperatures holding near 6°C. Winds will strengthen this afternoon, becoming westerly at 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h.

Central Newfoundland is also in for a wet day. Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor could receive 15 to 25 mm of rain, with temperatures falling to around 5°C in Gander and 2°C in Grand Falls-Windsor. Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are expected across the Bay of Exploits and Green Bay-White Bay areas.

On the Bonavista Peninsula and in Clarenville, 10 to 25 mm of rain is forecast, with highs near 6°C. Bonavista North could see up to 25 mm.

Across the west coast, rain will develop through the morning, with snow possible inland and over higher terrain. Corner Brook is expecting 2 to 4 mm of rain, while higher elevations could receive up to 5 cm of snow. The Gros Morne area could see 5 to 10 mm of rain, with up to 10 cm of snow over higher terrain.

The northern peninsula is facing some of the heaviest rainfall in the province. Port Saunders and the Straits, along with Northern Peninsula East, could receive 20 to 30 mm of rain today. Temperatures will remain near 4°C.

On the south coast, Burin Peninsula communities can expect periods of rain, while Burgeo-Ramea and Channel-Port aux Basques will see mainly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers.

Winds will increase across much of the island throughout the day, with gusts reaching 60 km/h in several regions.

LABRADOR:

Rain and unsettled weather are expected across much of Labrador today, with some areas seeing snow, fog and periods of heavier rainfall.

Labrador City and Wabush will see mainly cloudy skies with a high of -2°C. Wind chills will make it feel closer to -12 this morning. Churchill Falls and the Churchill Valley will also remain mainly cloudy, with temperatures near -2°C.

Across Upper Lake Melville, rain is expected to develop this afternoon, with approximately 2 mm possible. Higher terrain could see up to 2 cm of snow. Temperatures will reach 3°C, while fog patches are expected to dissipate this morning.

Further north, Nain, Hopedale and the Postville-Makkovik area will see increasing cloud cover, with snow or rain developing through the day. Temperatures will remain near 1°C.

Rigolet is expecting rain beginning this morning, with 2 to 4 mm possible and a high of 4°C. Cartwright to Black Tickle will also see rain, with 5 to 10 mm expected and a risk of freezing rain this morning.

The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the southern Labrador coast. Norman Bay to Lodge Bay could receive 20 to 30 mm of rain today, while Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair is expecting approximately 20 mm.

Northeast winds will strengthen through the day in several coastal communities, with gusts reaching 40 km/h.