Storm Update: More School Closures & Travel Problems #nlwx #nltraffic

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