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A massive winter storm is barrelling down on the island part of the province for Sunday night.
Around 35 to 50 centimetres of snow is expected, with higher amounts possible, along with winds gusting up to 100 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada has issued an orange weather alert for the weather system, which is expected to last all the way through Monday and into Tuesday afternoon.
It’s expected to hit the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas, as well as the Clarenville and Terra Nova area.
Meteorologist Robert Grove with Environment Canada’s Gander weather office says how much snow actually arrives depends on whether or not it turns into rain part way through Monday, though he says it’s still uncertain when or if that will occur.
“It’ll be a fairly long duration but the heaviest snow will be Monday and Monday night.”
Grove says there may still be some flurries through Tuesday, but the system should be fully complete by Wednesday.
There is also the added possibility of coastal flooding through Monday into Tuesday afternoon.
Flooding possible
The rest of the province is getting varying degrees of snow as well.
The Labrador coast from Postville to Makkovik is experiencing similarly heavy conditions today, with up to 50 cm and high winds expected to last until Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, parts of southern central and northeastern Newfoundland won’t escape the winter weather.
A yellow winter storm watch has been issued, with up to 35 centimetres possible, and wind gusts up to 100 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada says similar storms in the past have caused school and road closures, and disruptions to public services and transportation.
The weather agency says prolonged power outages are also possible.
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