Environment Canada says another 15 to 25 cm of snow, blown about by high winds are expected to fall on the metro region tonight.

Meteorologist David Neil says between 30 to 35 cm of accumulation is possible by the time all is said and done tomorrow.

Winds will continue to pick up overnight with the highest gusts by early to mid-evening. Winds gusting to 60 km/h and up to 80 km/h are expected.

Offices, stores and other businesses are now closed for the most part, while Metrobus pulled its service at 5 p.m.

Meanwhile, the City of St. John’s has extended its overnight parking ban outside the downtown.

It wants all cars off the street and in the driveway by 6:00 this evening. Councillor Sandy Hickman says that will allow for better snowclearing.

The 24-hour parking restriction will remain in effect until further notice.

It could be a back-breaker kind of a storm with 30-35 cm on the way for the Avalon Peninsula. That means a lot of shovelling.

There is a good way and a difficult way to shovel. Dr. Darrell Wade of the Chiropractic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador says push shovels are easier on the joints than shovels which require lifting the snow.

The Avalon Peninsula is used to heavy, wet snow but that won’t be the case this time with temperatures at -2 or -3.

Dr. Wade also recommends to remove the snow in increments rather than waiting until the snow has stopped.