Active AlertsBell Island Ferry Disaster Memorial, NL

Snow at times heavy, blowing snow, and strong winds are expected.

Locations: St. John's and vicinity and Avalon Peninsula North.

Total snowfall: 25 to 50 cm. Locations inland and over higher terrain have the best chance of seeing the upper end of the forecast range, while the lower end of the range is more likely at lower elevations along the coast.

Maximum wind gusts: northerly 80 km/h.

Time span: this evening until overnight Wednesday night.

Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour are possible at times.

Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility in blowing snow, especially late overnight tonight and Wednesday morning.

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 snowfall accumulations.

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Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be hazardous.

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.