Active AlertsBonavista, NL

Yellow Warning - Wind

Issued at Sat 11:17 AM Feb. 21

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Strong winds are expected over some areas. Locations: eastern Newfoundland as well as Avalon Peninsula North and Avalon Peninsula Southwest. Maximum wind gusts: northerly 80 to 100 km/h, highest along the coast. Time span: Sunday morning until Sunday afternoon or early evening. ### Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. 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.

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Yellow Advisory - Blowing Snow

Issued at Sat 11:22 AM Feb. 21

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected in some locations.

Locations: parts of central, northeastern and eastern Newfoundland.

Total snowfall: 5 to 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 80 km/h, except 100 along parts of the coast.

Time span: overnight tonight until Sunday near noon.

Remarks: Conditions will deteriorate as strengthening winds combine with fresh snowfall to cause widespread blowing snow.

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Blowing snow advisories are issued when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected.

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.

Recommended Action

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

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