Active AlertsPort au Port East, NL

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain, and gusty winds are expected later this weekend.

Locations: Channel–Port aux Basques and vicinity and Bay St. George.

Potential snow and ice pellet amounts: 5 to 15 cm.

Potential rainfall: 5 to 10 mm with locally up to 20 mm possible over Channel-Port aux Basques and vicinity.

Remarks: Snow is forecast to begin Easter Sunday afternoon and will then transition through a period of ice pellets and freezing rain Sunday evening, before changing to rain as temperatures rise above zero around midnight or just after. The rain will taper off Monday morning.

A period of strong southeasterly winds will also accompany the wintry mix.

Snow, ice, and strong winds may make travel slow or hazardous. Rain and melting snow can result in pooling of water. Roads and walkways may become slippery and difficult to navigate. Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.

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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.