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Alerts for: Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair

Warnings


Freezing Rain Warning in effect for:

  • Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair

Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Locations: southeastern Labrador and Eagle River. Freezing rain amounts: 10 mm, except 25 mm or more over higher terrain. Time span: Friday afternoon until Saturday morning. Remarks: Precipitation may begin as snow in some areas before transitioning to freezing rain. Freezing rain may mix with ice pellets over some locations on Friday evening. Similar storms in the past have caused: - adverse driving conditions - damage to trees and power lines, resulting in utility outages - disruptions and delays to road and air transportation Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx.


Statements


Special Weather Statement in effect for:

  • Red Bay to L'Anse-au-Clair

Significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall: 25 to 30 mm. Locations: southeastern Labrador. Time span: Saturday until midday Sunday. Remarks: Freezing rain will transition to rain on Saturday as temperatures rise. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx.

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