Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Grand Falls-Windsor and Vicinity

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the Grand Falls-Windsor region. The alert was issued due to expected poor visibility caused by the combination of fresh snowfall and strengthening winds.

Affected Areas

According to the advisory, the following geographic regions are affected:

• Grand Falls-Windsor and vicinity

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
• Exercise caution when traveling as visibility may be suddenly reduced.
• To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

The following weather conditions are anticipated during this event:

• Snowfall Accumulation: Total snowfall near 10 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
• Wind Speeds: Northeasterly wind gusts reaching a maximum of 70 km/h.
• Visibility: Widespread poor visibility is expected as strengthening winds combine with fresh snowfall.

Timeline

The advisory is effective starting Saturday night and is expected to persist until Sunday morning. Conditions are forecast to deteriorate as winds strengthen overnight.