Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Rigolet and Hopedale Through Saturday Morning
Environment Canada warns of poor visibility and wind gusts up to 80 km/h in Rigolet and Hopedale as a blowing snow advisory takes effect this afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow blowing snow advisory for regions in Labrador. The alert was issued as strengthening winds are expected to combine with fresh snowfall to create widespread poor visibility.
Affected Areas
The advisory is specifically in effect for the following geographic locations:
- Rigolet and vicinity
- Hopedale and vicinity
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous travel conditions due to significantly reduced visibility.
- Snowfall Accumulation: Rigolet and its vicinity are expected to receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. Hopedale and its vicinity are forecast to receive 2 cm or less.
- Wind Speeds: Northerly to northwesterly wind gusts are expected to reach between 70 and 80 km/h.
- Hazardous Impacts: Conditions will deteriorate as the high winds pick up fresh snow, causing widespread blowing snow and poor visibility.
Timeline
The advisory is effective starting Friday afternoon and is expected to remain in place until early Saturday morning, March 14.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada recommends that residents continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, individuals can send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Source: ECCC Official Notice