Active AlertsGasters, NL

Poor visibility in snow and blowing snow continues in some locations.

Locations: parts of central, northeastern and eastern Newfoundland.

Additional snowfall: 5 to 10 cm.

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

Time span: continuing until this afternoon or evening.

Remarks: Strong winds combined with fresh snowfall will cause widespread blowing snow today.

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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.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Higher than normal water levels.

Locations: northern and northeastern facing shorelines from Colliers to Renews-Cappahayden.

Time span: this morning, most significant near high tide.

Maximum wave heights: 6 to 8 metres, breaking upon approach to shore.

High Tide: 10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M.

Remarks: A combination of storm surge, large waves, and pounding surf, coinciding with high tide, will push water beyond its usual reach, exceeding the highest astronomical tide.

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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.