Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A second round of snow is expected to begin Friday night.

Locations: northeastern Newfoundland.

Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, possibly more in local areas.

Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 70 to 90 km/h.

Time span: Friday evening until Saturday evening.

Remarks: Following a break during the day on Boxing Day, a second weather system is expected to bring another period of snow that could be heavy at times. This round will be accompanied by mild temperatures near the freezing mark, resulting in dense, wet snowfall. While this may help limit widespread blowing snow, total accumulations could be significant - especially when added to those from today's storm. Cleanup efforts could take longer than usual.

If you are planning to travel, consider taking advantage of the break between storms, or wait until conditions improve.

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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate.

Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are possible.

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.

A winter storm with heavy snowfall and blowing snow will continue today.

Locations: northeastern Newfoundland from Clarenville and vicinity to Bay of Exploits.

Total snowfall: 15 to 35 cm, with the highest amounts inland.

Maximum wind gusts today: northeasterly 80 to 100 km/h, strongest along the coast.
Maximum wind gusts tonight: west to northwesterly 70 to 90 km/h, strongest along the coast.

Time span: until overnight except Friday morning along the northeast coast.

Remarks: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. The snow may change to or mix with rain or drizzle over coastal areas before tapering off this evening. A period of flurries and blowing snow may follow for some locations overnight.

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Travel will likely be challenging.

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.