Winter Storm Warning Issued for St. John's and Avalon Peninsula North; Up to 50 cm of Snow Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued an orange winter storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula. The alert, classified as severe, remains in effect as multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• St. John’s and vicinity
• Avalon Peninsula North

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate, and travel is expected to be hazardous. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.

Expected Conditions

• Snowfall Accumulation: Total snowfall is forecast between 25 to 50 cm. Locations inland and over higher terrain have the highest probability of seeing the upper end of this range, while lower elevations along the coast are likely to see the lower end.
• Snowfall Rates: Snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour are possible at times.
• Wind Speeds: Maximum northerly wind gusts are expected to reach 80 km/h.
• Visibility: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility significantly due to blowing snow, especially late overnight tonight and Wednesday morning.
• Extended Outlook: 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 accumulations.

Timeline

The winter storm conditions are expected to begin this evening and persist until overnight Wednesday night.