Some schools off the Avalon are closed this morning as another nasty weather system makes its way across parts of the island.

Schools from the west coast through to Clarenville are closed after a dumping of snow overnight.

The snow should taper off in most areas later this morning but the western portion of the island is in for another 5 – 10 cm.

Environment Canada meteorologist Wanda Batten says there’s a wind warning covering pretty much the entire island which means blowing snow is a real concern.

Winds will be intense with gusts between 80 – 100 km/h for most areas but even stronger along parts of the coast as the system begins to depart later this morning and this afternoon.

Meanwhile, the island and Labrador will feel like a deep freeze today as the mercury plummets and the winds howl.

It will drop to minus 9 in metro this afternoon but it’ll feel like minus 20 with the wind chill.