While spring technically started late last week, Newfoundland and Labrador isn’t free from winter weather just yet.
An orange winter storm warning is in effect for the Avalon Peninsula, with Environment Canada predicting hazardous conditions to start Monday evening. Residents can expect 20 to 40 centimetres of snow combined with strong winds until Tuesday afternoon.
Environment Canada warns visibility will be poor at times and encourages people to avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities.
The snow is predicted to change to ice pellets and freezing rain Tuesday.
The Burin Peninsula and some southern and eastern parts of the island are under a yellow warning. Those areas could see about 35 centimetres of snow, paired with winds up to 100 km/h on Tuesday.
Visibility could be reduced to “near zero” there, according to Environment Canada.
Parts of central and northeastern Newfoundland are also under a yellow warning with up to 30 centimetres of snow predicted to fall overnight, worsening on Tuesday. Winds could gust up to 80 km/h, making for challenging travel.
The Channel-Port aux Basques area escaped a weather warning, but is under a yellow advisory for blowing snow. About five to 10 centimetres of snow is expected Monday night through Tuesday evening.
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