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A system Wed–Thu could bring heavy snow to western & central areas while the east sees less.
Forecast outlook:
🌨 West Coast/Northern Peninsula: 30–40+ cm
🌨 Central: 20–30 cm
🌨 South/Interior: 10–20 cm
🌨 Avalon: ~3–5 cm before changeover
Travel may be messy Wed night–Thu.
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Snow is on the way for Newfoundland ⚠️ A strong low-pressure system moving in Wednesday afternoon will bring snow, rain, and tricky forecasting. West Coast & western/central areas (Buchans–Badger) could see 20–25 cm before changing to rain. Eastern areas ~5 cm before rain. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Significant fuel price adjustments are scheduled to take effect at midnight tonight throughout Newfoundland & Labrador.
Gasoline prices will increase by 12.4 cents. Diesel prices will increase by 26.7 cents. #nlwx #nltraffic #nfld
Metro schools will be closing 2 hours early today due to incoming wintery mix. #nlwx #nltraffic
Snow spreads across much of the Island tomorrow morning, then tapers to flurries and/or drizzle during the afternoon or early evening.
Metro timing:
Start: Between 8 AM and 10 AM
Heaviest snow: 1 PM to 3 PM, with rates of 2–4 cm per hour
End: After 3 PM
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Massive power outtage impacting the entire island. #nltraffic #nlwx #nfpower
Snow day tomorrow for St. John's students. #yyt #nlwx
City of St. John's will NOT declare a state of emergency as snow clean up continues. #nlwx #nltraffic #yyt
US Northeast mega-storm won't slam NL. Quick track over the Island brings 15-20 cm snow most areas Mon night-Tue. East: 5-15 cm then change to rain + brief warmup (~5°C). Low flood risk. Opposite our last slow systems. #nlwx #nltraffic
St. John's East reporting 49.6cm of snow through 10:30pm, adding 1.3cm in the last two hours.
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More snow is on the way overnight into morning. Northern Avalon could see 10–20 cm, with lower totals near coastal areas like Conception Bay. Much of eastern and northeast Newfoundland west of the Avalon can expect 5–20 cm. Snowfall will be heaviest overnight, easing after 3–4 AM. #nlwx #nltraffic
60.8cm of snow as of 5:30pm in Paradise. 0.5cm of snow accumulation in the last hour. My heated rain cone is measuring 51.6mm of water equivalent. Still not much accumulation. Steady temperature of 0.2°C. Water still dripping off the roof of the house, garage and shed. #NLwx
It's not over yet. #nlwx #nltraffic
The winter storm that moved in last night continues to bring heavy snow and strong winds across eastern and northeastern NL. Conditions will persist through today and into Thursday morning in some areas. Amounts could exceed 60 cm in parts of Avalon North and the St. John’s.
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St. John's East snowfall total: 39.0cm.
Measuring was difficult due to drifting and heavy snow falling overnight.
St. John's Airport #YYT reports 23cm...
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Metrobus and GoBus services are suspended today. #nlwx #nltraffic #nlstorm #nfld #yyt
A friendly reminder to switch your HVAC system to interior circulation mode to avoid damage to the outside intake/exhaust vents while the blowing snow persists. #nlwx #nltraffic
St. John's Airport #YYT reporting 5cm as of 10:30pm.
St. John's east snowfall adds 4.1cm in the last hour, bringing the total to 6.9cm.
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St. John’s Airport St. John's International Airport #YYT is reporting 2 cm of snow as of 9:30 p.m.
East St. John’s has picked up about 2.8 cm so far. A heavier band of snow is approaching Metro from the southeast, currently just south of the city.
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES & SCHOOL UPDATE
Gov’t offices closed Wednesday morning (Feb 18) due to weather; update at 11 a.m. on afternoon reopening. All schools closed for the day. CBS Town facilities & programming also closed for the morning. Travel with caution and watch for updates.
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Holyrood RADAR station is now picking up the precipitation just south of the Avalon. #nlwx #nltraffic
Messy conditions inbound for eastern #Newfoundland Tuesday evening into Wednesday - 15-25cm expected.
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A significant storm is expected to hit eastern Newfoundland Tuesday night into Wednesday.
20–30 cm is possible, especially across the Avalon Peninsula. Totals drop farther west. Track and exact amounts still uncertain.
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NL has resumed mailing ~8,000 speed camera tickets worth $3.12M after a pause during the Canada Post dispute. Fines range from $200–$1,900, and some drivers may get multiple tickets. Seven cameras are now active across the province, with more planned. #nltraffic #nfld
BREAKING: 10 people are dead, including the suspect, after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in B.C. Police say victims were found at the school and a nearby home, with multiple others injured. RCMP say there is no ongoing threat.
❄️ Snowfall Outlook — Through Friday ❄️
Snow continues at times across Atlantic Canada through Friday. Locally higher amounts possible where bands persist. Track uncertainty remains, so totals may shift. ⚠️ Travel impacts likely — slippery roads & changing conditions.
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Low pressure off Newfoundland influences the weather tonight and tomorrow for Newfoundland and the eastern Maritimes. An Alberta clipper moves into the region on Wednesday with snow, heaviest NS and eastern PEI. #NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx #halisky
Weather Watch
A developing system could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible snow to parts of eastern Newfoundland this Saturday. Forecast details are still coming into focus. Stay tuned for updates.
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Still very early days for Saturday’s potential weather maker on the Avalon. Models are hinting at something active, but lots can (and will) change. Details won’t come into focus for a few more days.
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Reports of a possible MVA on Topsail Rd. near the Robins Donuts. #nlwx #nltraffic
