The first weekend of the new year is going out with a bang and will likely leave the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador wrapped in a blanket of snow. Environment Canada meteorologist Wanda Batten told CBC News, “a bit of weather” is on its way to the southeastern portion of the island. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWinds will pick up as the weather continues, potentially gusting up to 70 km/h Sunday night into Monday morning, the Gander meteorologist said. Temperatures across the Avalon are expected to drop to about −2 C as the system approaches. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2026 19:11 UTC