Residents in Bay Roberts should prepare for a week of shifting and cold weather as Environment Canada forecasts conditions that remain near or slightly below seasonal averages for April.
Today, April 7, 2026, the area is experiencing strong west winds of 40 km/h with gusts reaching up to 68 km/h. While these winds are expected to calm by Wednesday morning, temperatures will remain low, with wind chill values dropping to -11°C overnight tonight as temperatures dip toward a low of -5°C.
Conditions are expected to change again on Wednesday, April 8, as snow moves into the region in the afternoon. Environment Canada anticipates an accumulation of approximately 5 cm, with snow continuing into the night and temperatures falling to -7°C. While there are currently no active weather alerts in effect for the Town of Bay Roberts, residents are encouraged to monitor road conditions throughout the snowy period.
A brief warming trend is expected to provide some relief toward the end of the week. Friday and Saturday will see sunny to cloudy skies with daytime highs reaching up to 6°C. However, the cool weather is set to return on Sunday, April 12, with flurries and a high of 1°C.
With winter conditions persisting, the province reminds motorists that the use of studded tires is permitted in Newfoundland and Labrador until April 30. Drivers can check for updates on road conditions through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Although the wind chill of -11°C is not severe enough to trigger an extreme cold warning, Environment Canada reminds the public that it is still important to dress warmly to protect against the cold.