Snow Squall Warning Issued for Western Newfoundland and Corner Brook Vicinity

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow snow squall warning for parts of Newfoundland. The alert is currently in effect as persistent snow squalls develop, creating hazardous travel and visibility conditions across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for western Newfoundland, including Corner Brook and the surrounding vicinity.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution as visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Environment Canada recommends that residents continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be submitted via email to [email protected] or posted on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

Intense snow squalls are expected to produce snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour under the most persistent bands. Total local accumulations may reach 15 cm. Westerly wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 70 km/h, which will combine with heavy snow to cause significantly reduced visibility and blowing snow. Conditions are expected to vary considerably over short distances, with rapid changes from clear skies to heavy snow possible within just a few kilometers.

Timeline

The weather event is currently underway and is expected to continue until Tuesday morning. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 3:02 PM on March 3, 2026.