Roads have become rivers in much of Eastern Newfoundland, including metro.
The heavy banks of snow are melting fast as the temperature has shot up to the area of 5°C, causing large pools of water not only on low roads but on high roads such as the Outer Ring and TCH. Drivers will have to slow down.
A look at some of the standing water in Churchill square. Standing water is an issue across the metro area right now. Definitely reduce your speeds and drive with heightened awareness @VOCMNEWS #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/Kbj4KPFsj1
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) February 19, 2020
The island goes into a deep freeze overnight and into tomorrow. Meteorologist Ian Hubbard says once the winds switch around to the west, temperatures will rapidly decline.
Overnight Thursday and Friday will see temperatures in the range of -15°C.
Many roads are a combination of hard-packed ice, running and standing water, and ridges of slush. Slow your roll just a bit. Let's make it home safe. #nltraffic @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/ZIrBjxhlZz
— Earl Noble (@Noble41) February 19, 2020
Some pictures of the standing water on Elizabeth Avenue near Rennies River Elementary @VOCMNEWS #nlwx #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/n2f1qMTgsU
— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) February 19, 2020
