Avisos

snow squall watch in effectA prolonged period of snow squalls producing prolonged blizzard-like conditions is expected.Total snowfall: possibly exceeding 20 cm locally in snow squalls.Maximum wind gusts: westerly 50 to 60 km/h.Locations: western Newfoundland from Channel-Port aux Basques to Gros Morne, and Deer Lake - Humber Valley. Time span: today through Friday morning.Remarks: At this time, conditions are expected to be at their worst tonight.###Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #NLwx.Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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