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Rainfall warnings continue for Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, with forecasters watching another Colorado low set to impact Atlantic Canada by midweek.
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Rain to taper off in Newfoundland ahead of the next system


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Sunday, February 26, 2017, 8:42 PM - Rainfall warnings continue for Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, with forecasters watching another Colorado low set to impact Atlantic Canada by midweek.

"Additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm are expected over the southern Avalon this [Sunday] evening before tapering to isolated flurries near midnight," says Environment Canada. "Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible."

Westerly winds move in overnight sparking some sea-effect snow for western Newfoundland Sunday, with 5-10 cm possible.


HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Rainfall warning continues for Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, additional rainfall amounts of 5 mm expected.
  • Rain to taper to flurries, with sea-effect snow expected for western Newfoundland Sunday.
  • Next system to impact Atlantic Canada Wednesday. Maritimes to see mostly rain, with heavy snow north of the St. Lawrence Valley.


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The work week looks unsettled as the storm track settles in over eastern Canada.

THE NEXT ONE

"Models are starting to agree more on the northerly track for Wednesday's Colorado low, which means rain for the Maritimes and heavy snow north of the St. Lawrence," says The Weather Network meteorologist Kevin MacKay.

Watch the video below for more details on this incoming system.

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

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