Active AlertsHoly Family Elementary - Paradise, NL

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Locations: St. John's and vicinity.

Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, except up to 40 cm along the Southern Shore.

Maximum wind gusts: north to northeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.

Time span: until Sunday afternoon.

Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour are possible, with locally higher amounts under heavier bands.

Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight as strong winds combine with fresh snowfall causing widespread reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow.

Conditions will gradually begin to improve throughout the day on Sunday as the snow tapers to scattered flurries.

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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.

Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.