Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Coastal Labrador: Rigolet to Hopedale
Environment Canada warns of poor visibility and up to 20 cm of snow for coastal Labrador starting Friday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for coastal Labrador. This alert is issued when widespread poor visibility in blowing snow is expected due to the combination of fresh snowfall and strengthening winds.
Affected Areas
The advisory impacts coastal Labrador from Rigolet to Hopedale. Specific regions include:
- Rigolet to Postville - Makkovik
- Hopedale and vicinity
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should monitor local forecasts and alerts from Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx. Exercise caution if travel is necessary, as visibility may be significantly reduced.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate as strengthening northerly to northwesterly winds combine with fresh snowfall.
- Snowfall Accumulation: 15 to 20 cm is expected from Rigolet to Postville and Makkovik. Hopedale and vicinity can expect 5 to 10 cm.
- Wind Speeds: Maximum wind gusts are forecasted between 70 to 80 km/h.
- Visibility: Widespread poor visibility is anticipated in snow and blowing snow.
Timeline
The advisory is in effect from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning. Conditions will worsen as the winds pick up on Friday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice