It will be cloudy across Newfoundland today, and there is a risk of showers or flurries this morning on the Avalon and a risk of flurries in Gander. Gusty winds are expected, with most areas seeing gusts to 60 km/h. Highs will range from 3 to 6. Across Labrador today, there is a risk of flurries for most areas. Winds will also be gusty, with gusts to 70 km/h expected. Temperatures will range from 1 to 4.

On the Avalon Peninsula, we will see 2 mm of rain this morning. There is a chance of flurries or showers across the Island, with highs from 2 to 6. There is a chance of flurries in western and central Labrador, with highs from minus 1 to plus 3.

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