Active AlertsStephenville, NL

Yellow Watch - Winter Storm

Issued at Thu 10:45 PM Dec. 25
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Hazardous winter conditions are possible.

Locations: western Newfoundland.

Potential snowfall: 25 cm or more.

Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.

Time span: Saturday morning until near noon Sunday.

Remarks: The combination of snow and strong winds is likely to result in blizzard-like conditions with poor visibility.

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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are possible.

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.

Recommended Action


Consider rescheduling travel and outdoor activities.

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