Storm heading toward the province

An area of low pressure will push across Newfoundland on Thursday bringing snow, rain, ice pellets, freezing rain, and strong winds.

All of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador will be impacted by this weather system.

Avalon Peninsula

Early on Thursday some snow is possible but rain will be the dominant form of precipitation. 2 to 5 cm of snow could fall over the Avalon, the area most likely to see 5 cm is the Baccalieu Trail.

Winds will also be strong with gusts to 80 km/h possible.

Conditions will clear by Thursday afternoon.

Eastern Newfoundland

For areas such as Gander and Terra through to the Bonavista Peninsula, snow is expected on Thursday morning. Snow will change to ice pellets or freezing rain on Thursday morning. Snowfall amounts up to 10 cm is possible.

Along coastal areas winds are expected to gust to 100 km/h.

Conditions will improve on Friday morning.

Central and Western Newfoundland

Along the west coast including the Great Northern Peninsula and most of central Newfoundland snow is expected. Snow will begin across the area on Wednesday night. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are possible.

On Thursday morning snow will change to rain for areas south of Corner Brook. For the Corner Brook and Deer Lake area, some freezing rain or ice pellets is possible.

Behind the low, flurries will persist on the west coast on Friday. Strong winds will cause reduced visibility.

Labrador

For southeastern Labrador including Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair and Norman Bay to Lodge Bay, snow will begin on Thursday morning and continue until early on Friday. 10 to 15 cm of snow is possible.

Keep checking back for updates.