Snow Expected in Eastern NL Tonight

A low pressure system will pass east of the Avalon Peninsula tonight and on Friday.

Snow will begin overnight. There will likely be some rain along the southern and eastern coastal areas of the Avalon.

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm is possible with the heaviest snow expected in eastern areas.

Winds will also gust to 70 km/h at times.

There are special weather statements in effect for Avalon Peninsula North, Avalon Peninsula Southeast, Avalon Peninsula Southwest and St. John's and vicinity.