Staff Writers
Dec 17, 20191 min
Multiple schools are either closed for the morning or have a delayed opening as Newfoundland continues to get pounded by severe weather.
In Labrador, Western, and Central Newfoundland there are multiple school closures.
On the west coast of Newfoundland, a blizzard warning is in effect. Today, another 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected along with blowing snow.
Strong winds are expected once again today with gusts up 100 km/h expected in Corner Brook, gusts to 70 km/h in Gander, and 80 km/h in St. John's.
The Qajaq W is holding at St. Barbe, awaiting for improved conditions.
Marine Atlantic is not sailing this morning but is expected to sail tonight.
Alerts as of Dec 17 at 7:00 am
Wind Warning for:
St. John's and Vicinity
Avalon Peninsula North
Avalon Peninsula Southeast
Avalon Peninsula Southwest
Bonavista Peninsula
Burin Peninsula
Connaigre
Blizzard Warning for:
Channel-Port aux Basques and Vicinity
Bay St. George
Corner Brook and Vicinity
Gros Morne
Parson's Pond - Hawke's Bay
Port Saunders and The Straits
Blowing Snow Advisory for:
Burgeo - Ramea
Deer Lake - Humber Valley