A spring snowstorm is on the way for the most populous area of the island with snow and high winds over a 12-hour period.

The winds have already ramped up in the southwest with snow moving across to reach the Burin Peninsula and southern Avalon by about lunchtime.

The St. John’s-Clarenville-Marystown loop is in for big snow—20-25 cm for most but higher amounts in the higher elevations.

Meteorologist Rodney Barney says visibility is going to be an issue.

Gusts could be as high as 100 km/h in some areas tonight and 80 right through tomorrow and tomorrow night.