Active AlertsCartwright to Black Tickle

A winter storm is expected for Christmas Night into Boxing Day.

Locations: southeastern Labrador from Cartwright to Lodge Bay.

Potential snowfall: 30 to 50 cm, highest over elevated terrain.

Potential wind gusts: northwesterly 100 to 120 km/h.

Blowing snow: likely widespread.

Time span: Thursday evening until Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Travel is likely to be affected. Consider changing travel plans to before or after the storm if possible.

Additionally, a second system may impact the same area from Friday night into Saturday. While there is moderate uncertainty regarding this system, the public is advised to monitor updated forecasts closely and consider this potential disruption when planning holiday travel.

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Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are possible.

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.