Active AlertsPostville - Makkovik
Orange Warning - Winter Storm
Snow, at times heavy, blowing snow, and strong winds will continue.
Locations: Postville to Makkovik.
Additional snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly near 50 km/h.
Time span: continuing until early Sunday.
Remarks: Snowfall rates will gradually ease throughout the day. Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility in blowing snow today, but should ease tonight.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
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.
Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities.