Englee, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A winter storm is likely for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Location: Great Northern Peninsula.  

Time span: Thursday afternoon until Friday afternoon.

Projected snowfall: 15 to 30 cm.

Projected maximum wind gusts:

- Northeasterly to Northwesterly between 80 and 110 km/h.

Blowing snow: Likely widespread.

Remarks:  Some uncertainty remains on the exact track and strength of this system, which may lead to changes in projected amounts and winds.  Travel is likely to be affected.  Consider changing travel plans to before or after the storm if possible.

Additionally, a second similar system may affect a similar area for Friday night into Saturday.  At this time the uncertainty on this system is very high, but the public is advised to monitor future forecasts closely and keep it in mind when planning Holiday travel.

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For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.