Active AlertsDeer Lake - Humber Valley

A significant winter storm is expected.

Locations: Green Bay - White Bay and Deer Lake - Humber Valley

Total snowfall: 20 to 35 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: (Monday) east to northeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.

Maximum wind gusts: (Monday night) northwesterly 90 to 120 km/h.

Time span: overnight Sunday night until early Tuesday morning.

Remarks: After several hours of snow, at times heavy, and blowing snow on Sunday night, precipitation will transition to a mixture of snow and ice pellets Monday morning. Snow, ice pellets, and winds will begin to ease Monday afternoon, but winds are expected to intensify again from the northwest Monday night accompanied by flurries. The combination of snow and strong winds is likely to result in blizzard-like conditions with poor visibility.

Consider modifying any travel plans; if travel is necessary, allow extra time to reach your destination.

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Travel will likely be challenging.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.