yellow warning - winter storm - in effect
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: eastern and southeastern Newfoundland.
Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.
Time span: this evening until Saturday morning.
Remarks: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. The snow will transition to rain as temperatures rise on Saturday morning.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 21:09 - la klo 13:09
