High winds and cold temperatures knock out power across Newfoundland
Thousands are without power across Newfoundland this morning due to severe weather conditions, including high winds and cold temperatures.
In the St. John's metro region, more than 2,000 customers are without power from Morrissey Road in the university area to Brigus South-La Manche.
In Carbonear, 26 customers are without power in the Valley Road area.
From Plate Cove to Random Island, over 1,100 customers are without power, with restoration expected Saturday afternoon.
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In Central Newfoundland, another 1,100 customers are without power, with restoration expected early Saturday afternoon.
In Western Newfoundland, 1,500 customers are without power in the areas of Cox’s Cove to Reidville.
Restoration is expected in the early afternoon for Cox's Cove, Mclver's, Cormack, and Bonne Bay Big Pond, while the restoration time for Bonne Bay Big Pond and Reidville is unknown.
Santa paused
Weather conditions have also postponed some Christmas parades across the island, which were initially scheduled for Saturday.
The town of Conception Bay South postponed its parade and tree lighting ceremony to Sunday, December 7.
In a post on social media, the town said the combination of cold temperatures and high winds could pose a safety risk to those participating in and watching the parade.
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The parade will start at 10 a.m. N.T. on Sunday, with the tree lighting ceremony at 4 p.m. N.T.
The City of Mount Pearl also postponed their parade to Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. N.T.
Similar events in Grand Falls-Windsor are postponed to Sunday morning, while the town of Clarenville is proceeding with its parade due to equipment availability.
Participants and spectators are asked to have a vehicle to warm up in.
This article, written by Jenna Head, was originally published for CBC News.
Thumbnail image credit to Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada.