Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Postville, Makkovik, and Hopedale Regions
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ECCC issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel and near-zero visibility due to blowing snow in the Postville to Hopedale corridor through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Blowing Snow Advisory
- Affected area
- Postville - Makkovik to Hopedale
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Postville - Makkovik to Hopedale.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for the region. This alert is triggered by the combination of fresh snowfall and strong winds, which are expected to significantly reduce visibility in the affected areas.
Affected Areas
The advisory is specifically in effect for the following locations:
- Postville
- Makkovik to Hopedale and vicinity
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should be prepared for hazardous conditions. Travel is expected to be difficult due to near-zero visibility. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring alerts and local forecasts. Severe weather reports can be sent via email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Total accumulations of 5 to 15 cm are expected.
- Wind: Southeasterly wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h.
- Visibility: Widespread poor visibility in blowing snow, occasionally reaching near-zero levels.
- Transition: Visibility is expected to improve as the snow changes over to ice pellets and freezing rain later in the event.
Timeline
The advisory is effective immediately and is expected to last from overnight tonight through Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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