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Weather, Fog & Golden Hour: Meteorologist Eddie Shear on Photographing Newfoundland & Labrador

Hosts Michael Winsor and Cory Babstock welcome Newfoundland and Labrador meteorologist Eddie Shear to discuss how weather affects photography, from storm tracking to finding ideal sunrise and sunset conditions. Shear describes the exceptionally snowy winter and late-season cold, explains why Newfoundland’s microclimates and terrain make forecasting difficult, and details how wind direction and the Gulf of St. Lawrence contribute to cloud, fog, and snow squalls, especially on the west coast. The conversation covers why fall often produces dramatic sunset colors, how skies can change rapidly, and how nearby areas like the Bonavista Peninsula can have drastically different conditions. They also discuss iceberg season, noting cold spring onshore winds help bring icebergs inshore, and the uncertainty for tour planning. Shear shares his photo-sharing approach and promotes Sheer Weather.

00:00 Meet Eddie Sheerr

01:12 Snowy Winter Catchup

03:22 West Coast Squalls Explained

05:37 Fall Light and Color

07:54 Sunset Surprise Moments

09:46 Chasing Clear Skies Nearby

12:42 Newfoundland Forecast Challenges

15:14 Storm Geek Energy

16:39 Summer Outlook and Heat

18:56 Tour Guest Expectations

19:08 Texas Heat Shock

20:12 Storm Skies Explained

22:01 Barometers and Sea Sense

23:32 Iceberg Season Outlook

26:54 Icebergs and Tourism Boom

29:07 Sharing Photos and Spots

33:06 Shear Weather Update

34:50 Final Sign Off

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