There’s no break until early Wednesday morning as snow and high winds slam the eastern half of the island.
Over 20 centimeters of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain has fallen over the Avalon, 10 cm hitting central Newfoundland and 15 cm on the Burin and west.
According to Warning Preparedness Meteorologist David Neil, more is on the way. When all is said and done, a total of 30 to 45 cm is expected, which may lead to a messy commute for some Wednesday morning.
Neil says for areas on the Avalon there will still be some lingering snowfall with high winds, leading to a dicey commute.
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Avalon Peninsula Virtually Shut Down as Winter Storm Blasts the Island
Nineteen centimeters and counting have fallen in the metro region (as of 2:30 p.m.) from a Valentine’s blast which will leave between 30 and 40 cm of new snow on the ground when all is said and done.
Roses are red, violets are blue – storm chips are cheaper than dinner for two! Please avoid unnecessary travel during today’s storm. Happy Valentine’s Day from #YourRCMPNL! #nlwx #StormSnuggles pic.twitter.com/dYHyqOKxvS
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) February 14, 2023
The Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula and areas west of, central and eastern Newfoundland are feeling the effects of the storm, which also carries high winds.
We’re seeing a lull in the snow along with some mixing with ice pellets or freezing drizzle for the Avalon
2:30pm snowfall totals:
St. John’s Airport #YYT: 19cm (+1cm last hour)
Gander Airport #YQX: 9cm (no change)
St. John’s east: 21.1cm (+0.6cm last hour)#NLwx #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/RCem6chrao
— Kelly Butt (@kellymbutt) February 14, 2023
The Avalon Peninsula is virtually shut down and there are many closures beyond the Avalon through to Gander and Marystown. Roads are treacherous in some places and visibility reduced.
Not much is moving in or out of St. John’s International Airport and Metrobus has been grounded.
RCMP report several vehicles off the road on the southwest coast between Cape Ray and the Wreckhouse. They’re asking people to stay away from the area.
🚨⚠️Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP has responded to multiple vehicles off the road on the TCH between Cape Ray and Wreckhouse due to poor visibility and road conditions. Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel at this time. #NLTraffic 🚨⚠️ pic.twitter.com/tiWdHMosb6
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) February 14, 2023
