Active AlertsBay St. George

Strong winds, snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain are expected.

Locations: western, central, and northeastern Newfoundland.

Potential snowfall: generally 5 to 10 cm, except possibly more than 15 cm north of Stephenville and west of Grand Falls-Windsor.

Potential freezing rain and ice pellet duration: 6 to 8 hours.
Potential freezing rain amounts: 5 to 10 mm, highest inland and over higher terrain.

Potential rainfall: 5 to 15 mm, highest in the southwest.

Potential wind gusts (Sunday night and Monday morning): east to southeasterly 80 km/h, except 100 along parts of the coast. Higher gusts are likely in areas prone to enhanced east to southeasterlies such as the vicinities of Wreckhouse, Cape St. George, Port au Port Bay, the outer Bay of Islands, Trout River Bay, Bonne Bay, Western Brook Pond, and St. Paul's Bay.

Potential wind gusts (Monday afternoon until Tuesday): south to southwesterly 80 to 100 km/h, except 120 along parts of the coast.

Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning.

Remarks: While precipitation amounts may remain below formal warning criteria in some areas, this combination of weather conditions is likely to cause a significant disruption to travel and daily activities. Temperatures are then expected to fall back below the freezing mark on Monday night, which may cause roads and walkways to become icy and slippery as standing water freezes.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

Avoid overexertion when shovelling ice pellets and heavy, wet snow. It is a leading cause of winter-related health emergencies.

Subsequent rain and snowmelt could lead to water pooling on roads and localized flooding in areas with poor drainage.

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