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Buchans Junction, NL

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YELLOW WARNING - WINTER STORM

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


A period of blizzard conditions is expected. Locations: Grand Falls and vicinity, and Buchans and the interior. Total snowfall: near 35 cm. Maximum wind gusts: Monday night northwesterly 90 km/h. Time span: continuing until Tuesday morning. Similar storms in the past have caused: - school closures and cancellations of community activities - disruptions to public services Remarks: A period of northeasterly winds with snow at times heavy and local blowing snow is expected Monday ahead of an approaching storm system. Behind this system, cold temperatures combined with fresh snowfall and intense northwesterly winds will result in a period of blizzard-like conditions with near-zero visibility in widespread blowing snow Monday night. Secure loose objects around your property that could be blown away. Take steps to be prepared for utility outages. Keep mobile devices charged. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Buchans and the interior

Current ConditionsObserved at: Millertown

-4°C

Wind:
NE 6 km/h
More details
Temperature:
-4.2°C
Pressure:
100.5 kPa
Dew point:
-4.3°C
Humidity:
99%
Date:
Observed at:
Millertown

ForecastForecast issued:

YELLOW WARNING - WINTER STORM

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


A period of blizzard conditions is expected. Locations: Grand Falls and vicinity, and Buchans and the interior. Total snowfall: near 35 cm. Maximum wind gusts: Monday night northwesterly 90 km/h. Time span: continuing until Tuesday morning. Similar storms in the past have caused: - school closures and cancellations of community activities - disruptions to public services Remarks: A period of northeasterly winds with snow at times heavy and local blowing snow is expected Monday ahead of an approaching storm system. Behind this system, cold temperatures combined with fresh snowfall and intense northwesterly winds will result in a period of blizzard-like conditions with near-zero visibility in widespread blowing snow Monday night. Secure loose objects around your property that could be blown away. Take steps to be prepared for utility outages. Keep mobile devices charged. Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Buchans and the interior

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Snow at times heavy and blowing snow
Mon, 15 Dec
-2°C
Snow at times heavy. Blowing snow in the afternoon. Amount 20 cm. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming north 30 gusting to 50 near noon. High minus 2. Wind chill near minus 9.
Night: Snow and blowing snow ending overnight then cloudy. Amount 10 cm. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 60 gusting to 90 in the evening. Low minus 6. Wind chill minus 9 in the evening and minus 17 overnight.
Chance of flurries
Tue, 16 Dec
-5°C
A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 5.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 10.
Cloudy
Wed, 17 Dec
C
Cloudy. High plus 2.
Night: Periods of rain. Low plus 1.
Cloudy
Thu, 18 Dec
C
Cloudy. High zero.
Night: Cloudy periods. Low minus 8.
Chance of showers
Fri, 19 Dec
C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 7.
Night: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low minus 5.
Chance of flurries
Sat, 20 Dec
-6°C
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 6.
Normals:
Max-1°C.Min-9°C.
Sunrise:
8:02 NST
Sunset:
16:19 NST

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