Winter Storm Warning Issued for Great Northern Peninsula Through Saturday Night

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow winter storm warning for the Great Northern Peninsula. This alert is issued when multiple types of severe winter weather, such as heavy snow and high winds, are occurring or expected to develop in the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic region affected by this alert is the Great Northern Peninsula, specifically the Northern Peninsula East area.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to monitor local alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather conditions, you can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

Hazardous winter conditions are currently impacting the region. Total snowfall accumulations are expected to reach between 15 and 30 cm, with locally higher amounts possible in some areas. Maximum wind gusts from the northeast are forecasted to reach speeds of 80 to 100 km/h. These gusty winds, combined with the snowfall, will cause significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

Timeline

The winter storm warning is effective immediately and is expected to continue until Saturday night. Winds are anticipated to increase in intensity throughout Saturday, leading to the most significant visibility concerns during that time.