Doyles, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain, and gusty winds are expected later this weekend.

Locations: Channel–Port aux Basques and vicinity and Bay St. George.

Potential snow and ice pellet amounts: 5 to 15 cm.

Potential rainfall: 5 to 10 mm with locally up to 20 mm possible over Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity.

Remarks: Snow is forecast to begin Easter Sunday afternoon and will then transition through a period of ice pellets and freezing rain Sunday evening, before changing to rain as temperatures rise above zero around midnight or just after. The rain will taper off Monday morning.

A period of strong southeasterly winds will also accompany the wintry mix.

Snow, ice, and strong winds may make travel slow or hazardous. Rain and melting snow can result in pooling of water. Roads and walkways may become slippery and difficult to navigate. Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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.

Very strong wind gusts are expected.

Time span: early Sunday evening until after midnight Sunday night.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 130 km/h in the Wreckhouse area.

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Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.