Mid-February Eastern Maritimes & Newfoundland Snowstorm

Gander and vicinity
10:48 AM NST Saturday 18 February 2012
Winter storm watch for
Gander and vicinity continued

Snowfall amounts possibly reaching 15 centimetres are forecast for these regions. Additionally, the fresh snowfall combined with the strong winds will give near zero visibilities in blowing snow.

This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intensifying low pressure system just south of Nova Scotia will track northeastward to lie near the Burin Peninsula overnight and over the Northeast Coast by Sunday morning. Snow at times heavy will develop this afternoon over the southwest coast and spread northward reaching the Great Northern Peninsula overnight. Total snowfall amounts between 15 and 25 centimetres are forecast for southern and western regions, while possibly reaching 15 centimetres are expected for central and northern regions. This fresh snowfall, combined with strong northeasterly winds gusting up to 70 km/hour, will give reduced visibility in blowing snow, especially in exposed areas.

Strong west to northwesterly winds will develop over the island on Sunday as this low departs out to sea. Flurries and local snow squalls will develop along the west coast of Newfoundland. These snow squalls have the potential to produce reduced visibilities and significant snowfall accumulations over a brief period of time. Motorists are advised to exercise caution as conditions on Sunday will be quite variable and may deteriorate very rapidly.

Additionally, strong southwesterly winds will create large waves and pounding surf that will coincide with high tide early on Sunday morning. Areas with a southwest exposure along the Southern Avalon Peninsula will see elevated water levels caused by the waves.

Burgeo to Ramea
10:48 AM NST Saturday 18 February 2012
Winter storm warning for
Burgeo to Ramea continued

Snowfall amounts between 15 and 25 centimetres are forecast for these regions. Additionally, the fresh snowfall combined with the strong winds will give near zero visibilities in blowing snow.

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intensifying low pressure system just south of Nova Scotia will track northeastward to lie near the Burin Peninsula overnight and over the Northeast Coast by Sunday morning. Snow at times heavy will develop this afternoon over the southwest coast and spread northward reaching the Great Northern Peninsula overnight. Total snowfall amounts between 15 and 25 centimetres are forecast for southern and western regions, while possibly reaching 15 centimetres are expected for central and northern regions. This fresh snowfall, combined with strong northeasterly winds gusting up to 70 km/hour, will give reduced visibility in blowing snow, especially in exposed areas.

Strong west to northwesterly winds will develop over the island on Sunday as this low departs out to sea. Flurries and local snow squalls will develop along the west coast of Newfoundland. These snow squalls have the potential to produce reduced visibilities and significant snowfall accumulations over a brief period of time. Motorists are advised to exercise caution as conditions on Sunday will be quite variable and may deteriorate very rapidly.

Additionally, strong southwesterly winds will create large waves and pounding surf that will coincide with high tide early on Sunday morning. Areas with a southwest exposure along the Southern Avalon Peninsula will see elevated water levels caused by the waves.

Guysborough County
10:44 AM AST Saturday 18 February 2012
Snowfall warning for
Guysborough County continued

Total snowfall accumulations of 15-25 cm expected today.

This is a warning that significant snowfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system currently passing south of Nova Scotia is forecast to lie east of Cape Breton by this evening. Snow will continue to fall until this evening and then taper to flurries over the Highlands. Northwesterly winds will increase this afternoon or this evening resulting in blowing snow and reduced visibilities.