Eastern Newfoundland is one of Canada’s most fog-prone regions, with the Avalon Peninsula and surrounding waters frequently experiencing periods of dense marine fog. The region’s geography and surrounding ocean currents create ideal conditions for fog to develop, particularly when warm, moist air moves over the cold waters of the Labrador Current. The Labrador Current carries cold water southward along Newfoundland’s east coast. When warmer air passes over the colder ocean, t

Today will be fairly pleasant across the province with cooler temperatures and mostly sunny skies. It will be mostly sunny along the west coast of the island, with sun and cloud expected in central and eastern Newfoundland. Highs today will range from 16 to 18. Sunny skies are expected today across Labrador, with highs from 14 to 21.

Generally, cloudy skies are expected today across the Island with a slight chance of isolated showers. Temperatures will range from 12 to 18. Sunny skies are expected in western and northern Labrador, and there is a chance of showers elsewhere. Highs from 12 to 18 are expected.