Spring snowstorm expected to hit eastern Newfoundland Monday evening
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Friday may have been the first day of spring, but winter storms are not over yet for Newfoundland.
Environment Canada meteorologist, Mike Vandenberg, told CBC's Weekend AM a low pressure system will start moving in Monday night — and will last until Tuesday night.
"Right now we've got winter storm watches for a good chunk of the island," said Vandenberg.
Environment Canada has an orange winter storm watch in place for southeastern Newfoundland, with the possibility of 30 to 50 centimeters to fall on the region. Maximum wind gusts could reach up to 100 km/h Tuesday night.
Orange alerts indicate severe weather that is likely to cause significant damage, disruption and health impacts, and may last a few days. Orange alerts are more severe than yellow alerts.
Environment Canada cautions travelers as it warns that snow and strong winds could cause poor visibility, which may at times suddenly be reduced to zero.
A yellow winter storm watch is also in place for southern, central, and northeastern Newfoundland.
Environment Canada warns that 20 to 30 centimeters of snow could start falling Monday night into Tuesday, with maximum wind gusts reaching 80 km/h to 100 km/h.
It also warns that snow and strong winds will reduce visibility, and says travel delays are possible.
Meanwhile, a yellow blowing snow advisory is in place Cartwright to Black Tickle, and Norman Bay to Lodge Bay, in Labrador.
Environment Canada says blowing snow will create poor visibility until overnight Sunday. Total snowfall is expected to be anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters, with maximum wind gusts between 60 km/h to 70 km/h, expect up to 90 km/h in Black Tickle.
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