'Hazardous' winter storm hits Newfoundland, travel not recommended
Snow and strong northeasterly winds will cause poor visibility Tuesday, with snowfall rates exceeding 5 cm per hour in heavier bands across parts of Newfoundland
A disruptive winter storm is tracking the across the East Coast with significant impacts continuing through Tuesday.
After Monday's wintry blast in the Maritimes, the northern Avalon Peninsula and eastern Newfoundland remain under winter storm and wind warnings.
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Numerous disruptions and delays were already reported early Tuesday, along with school closures and cancellations. Expect hazardous travel as winds and snow will make for reduced visibility and slippery roads.
Totals of 10-40 cm are expected across Atlantic Canada by the time the storm departs, with parts of Newfoundland seeing the heaviest amounts.
Heavy snow and strong winds continue over Newfoundland Tuesday
Flurries began late Monday evening in southeastern Newfoundland as the low pressure system moved northeast of Sable Island.
The associated warm front lifting across Newfoundland will bring intense snowfall, with rates of 3-5 cm per hour likely at times during Tuesday.
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Snow is expected to transition to a wintry mix across the Avalon and southern Newfoundland as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
As the low pressure system deepens and moves northeast of Newfoundland on Tuesday afternoon however, strong winds will raise concerns for blowing and drifting snow across the province.
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Wind gusts are expected to reach 70-90+ km/h through Tuesday, with northern coastal areas of Newfoundland potentially experiencing gusts exceeding 100 km/h.
By Tuesday night, the precipitation is set to taper off as the low tracks north of the region.
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Two systems are set to impact Atlantic Canada again on Thursday and Friday, bringing mixed precipitation. While the exact storm track remains uncertain, current forecasts suggest primarily rain for southern areas, including Halifax, with snow expected for the northern parts of the region.
Colder-than-average temperatures are likely to settle in over the weekend and persist into most of next week.