Storm to impact the province Tuesday and Wednesday

An area of low pressure will push across Newfoundland and Labrador beginning on Monday evening and continuing until Wednesday. The low will bring heavy rain, heavy snow, and strong winds, depending on the area.

Across Newfoundland, rain will begin on Monday evening. Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are possible across the Island. There is the possibility of higher amounts over western areas. Winds will gust from 60 to 70 km/h on Tuesday, along the west coast; gusts from 100 to 110 km/h are expected. On Tuesday night and Wednesday, gusts of 80 to 100 km/h, except up to 120 along parts of the coast, are possible.

Across western Labrador, snow will start on Monday afternoon and will continue until Tuesday evening, with 15 to 25 cm possible.

For the northern coast of Labrador from Nain to Hopedale, snow will start Monday Night. Snow is expected to transition through ice pellets and freezing rain to rain by Tuesday evening. Rain will transition back to snow on Wednesday and taper off by Wednesday evening. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected along with 30 to 50 mm of rain. Winds will gust from 80 to 100 km/h.