The snowfall has slacked off in Central after a nasty afternoon.
Environment Canada Meteorologist David Neil says a special statement was in effect for snowfall in the region. They were expecting a quick blast of heavy snow from this morning to early evening.
As of late this afternoon, the sun could be seen peeking through the clouds in the area of Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor, with precipitation tapering off to just a light snowfall.
Neil says nasty weather stuck around a bit longer in places in the northeast—such as the Springdale area, and out further towards the Bay of Exploits, and the Bonavista-north area—but it’s not expected to be long-lasting.
Neil says the Gander Airport measured nine centimetres of snow on the ground during a short period.
Roads are very slippery in @towngfw and visibility is limited. Intersection of Union St and Lincoln Road near overpass should be avoided as disabled vehicles clogging the area. Avoid this area if possible to keep access open for emergency vehicles. #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/iZExTqA91u
— Vince MacKenzie (@FirechiefVince) December 5, 2019
Deteriorating Conditions Prompt Caution from GF-W RCMP
While Grand Falls-Windsor was getting socked by snow, RCMP advised drivers to reduce their speeds and stay off the roads if possible, as conditions in the area deteriorated.
Constable Fifield with RCMP Traffic Services offered the warning due to treacherous roads in the Grand Falls area.
At least three vehicles went off the road within a two-hour period.
When conditions take a turn for the worse, he says if you don’t have to go out and travel, stay off the roads until things improve.
If you do have to go, Fiefield offers some advice: reduce your speed, wear a seatbelt, and if visibility is low, put on your four-way flashers. That way, people behind you know that you’re driving slower, and that road conditions are bad.
