The Labrador Current Climate and weather conditions in coastal Labrador are strongly influenced by the Labrador Current. Flowing southward along the coast of Labrador, this current brings huge quantities of cold water and icebergs southward, eventually to meet the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. Seasons Summer temperatures are usually moderate near the coast, where onshore breezes are cooled by the colder ocean waters. The first frosts of autumn usually occur in late September.
Winter brings frequent storms with heavy snowfall and strong winds from the east and northeast.
The surface of the sea freezes in January and usually remains frozen until April. Spring is often a beautiful time of the year, with long spells of bright sunshine and relatively warm weather. Often the heaviest snowfalls occur in March. In places, snow drifts may reach five metres in height. Information last updated March 1, 2001.