No reprieve for NFLD, another storm en route. Timing here

Saturday, April 1, 2017, 8:22 AM - Chunks of sea ice have been crowding the shores of Newfoundland, and the risk of damage to shoreline infrastructure has been heightened, courtesy of an ongoing intense system bringing damaging winds and blizzard conditions to the island.

Unfortunately, there is no reprieve in sight as forecasters are watching another low set to track southeast of Newfoundland on Monday.

Wind warnings remain in place for parts of the Avalon and eastern Newfoundland Saturday morning, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected to diminish below warning criteria by noon. However, a special weather statement has already been issued for the entire island ahead of the incoming storm.

The Next One

"A low pressure system off the American Seaboard is forecast to intensify as it approaches the Maritimes tonight," says Environment Canada in the statement. "The low will track southeast of Newfoundland on Monday and Tuesday before moving out to sea Tuesday night."

Southeastern portions of Newfoundland can expect snow to begin Sunday night, spreading across the island through Monday. A transition to ice pellets, freezing rain and ice is likely on Monday for Burin, Bonavista and Avalon Peninsulas on Monday, before changing back to snow Monday night, according to Environment Canada.

Meanwhile, the rest of Newfoundland will see precipitation remain as snow for the entire event. The current system has brought substantial snow to northern parts of the island, with 51 cm recorded in Gander as of Saturday morning. The region is in line to pick up another 30+ cm through Tuesday with this incoming storm.

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Strong northerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h are also expected once again Monday and Tuesday, which will likely cause near visibility in blowing snow.

"These onshore winds will continue to cause extensive ice buildup or significant pressure on Monday and Tuesday," adds the weather agency. "This is expected both along the coastline and in the bays, especially north of Cape Race."

Foot-thick ice chunks, some as large as vehicles, are already damaging enough in normal tides, but the province, particularly the Avalon Peninsula, has been lashed by powerful winds since Thursday night.

Social media has been flooded with shots of the ice chunks around the Avalon (see below).

Looking ahead, another system develops Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a more southerly and colder track, according to The Weather Network's Dr. Doug Gillham.

"Swath of significant snow possible for the Maritimes, but storm should stay south of Newfoundland. Next system follows close behind late week -- track looks to be further north, so milder temperatures and more rain for southern Maritimes."

Check back for updates as we continue to monitor the forecast.