special weather statement in effect
A prolonged period of winter weather is possible.
Locations: the Avalon Peninsula.
Potential freezing rain duration: 6 to 18 hours.
Potential freezing rain amount: 10 to 20 mm or more.
Potential snowfall: Possibly exceeding 10 cm.
Time span: Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening or potentially Thursday evening.
Remarks: Showers will transition to freezing rain or rain on Tuesday afternoon as temperatures drop through the day and into the evening hours. Freezing rain, rain, or ice pellets are expected to continue through Tuesday night and through most of Wednesday. There is a possibility that some areas may change to accumulating snowfall. There is also a possibility precipitation could continue through Wednesday night.
The uncertainty associated with this system is currently very high and the public should expect some of the above details to change over the next few days.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions. Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 21:18 - ti klo 13:18
