Active AlertsLong Point Lighthouse, NL

A winter storm with heavy snowfall and blowing snow will continue.

Locations: Gander and vicinity, Bonavista North, and Bay of Exploits.

Additional snowfall: 5 to 10 cm.

Maximum wind gusts tonight: west to northwesterly 70 to 90 km/h, strongest along the coast.

Time span: ending this evening.

Remarks: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. The snow may change to or mix with rain or drizzle over coastal areas before tapering off this evening. A period of flurries and blowing snow may follow for some locations overnight.

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Travel will likely be challenging.

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.

Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve.