Newfoundland is experiencing a dynamic weather pattern this weekend, with rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations affecting the region. The St. John's area is seeing showers and periods of rain, while Bonavista is expected to receive rainfall amounts near 5 mm and 10 to 20 mm. Conditions are expected to improve tonight, with clearing skies and warmer temperatures returning on Sunday.

The St. John's Region: Showers and Periods of Rain

The St. John's region is expected to have showers with periods of rain,according to the weather forecast. Fog patches in Bonavista are expected to dissipate in the afternoon. Wind is forecasted to become southwest 20 to 30 km/h gusting to 40 to 60. The high temperature is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius in St. John's and 8 degrees in Bonavista.

Improving Conditions Tonight and Warmer Temperatures Sunday

Rain is expected to end this evening,followed by clearing skies overnight. Winds are forecasted to shift northwest 30 to 40 km/h gusting to 50 to 70 before easing overnight. The low temperature is expected to be plus 4 in St. John's and plus 3 in Bonavista. Sunny early in eastern areas is expected, with a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of showers later in the day. Wind is expected to be southwest 20 to 30 km/h gusting to 40 to 50. The high temperature is expected to be 19 degrees Celsius in both regions, though coastal areas remain cooler near 14 to 15 degrees.

UV Index and Wind Patterns

The UV index is expected to be high, reaching 6 or high. Showers or drizzle are expected to end near noon, followed by a mix of sun and cloud. Wind is forecasted to be northwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. The high temerature is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 overnight. the low temperature is expected to be plus 5 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall Amounts and Thundershower Risks

A mix of sun and cloud is expected to become cloudy near noon with a few showers developing. Wind is forecasted to be southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40, shifting northwest in the afternoon. The high temperature is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius . Periods of rain with a risk of a thundershower near noon are expected. Fog patches are expected to dissipate this afternoon. Rainfall amounts are expected to be 20 to 30 mm. Wind is forecasted to be north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. The high temperature is expected to be 6 degrees Celsius.