Newmans Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Snow at times heavy, blowing snow, and strong winds are expected.

Locations: Terra Nova, Bonavista Peninsula, Clarenville and vicinity.

Total snowfall: 25 to 35 cm.  The highest snowfall amounts will be inland and over higher terrain, with lesser amounts at lower elevations along the coast. 

Maximum wind gusts: northerly 70 km/h.

Time span: overnight tonight until overnight Wednesday night.

Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour are possible at times. 

Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow, especially late overnight tonight and Wednesday.

While the heaviest snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night, periods of snow, freezing drizzle or drizzle will continue into the weekend, resulting in additional snowfall accumulations.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. 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.