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Snow, ice and extreme cold

Special weather - Burin Peninsula

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts, Environment Canada Weather Alerts

An alert forecasts 2–5 cm of snowfall Friday afternoon and evening in parts of Newfoundland’s south coast, with higher amounts possible over elevated terrain. Snowfall may vary over short distances, and the source advises monitoring weather alerts.

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  • Affected location: Connaigre
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The alert identifies possible winter driving conditions on several named highways, particularly over higher terrain.

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  1. An alert forecasts 2–5 cm of snowfall Friday afternoon and evening in parts of Newfoundland’s south coast, with higher amounts possible over elevated terrain. Snowfall may vary over short distances, and the source advises monitoring weather alerts.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Urgency
4/10

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