Blizzard Warning Prompts Second Day of School Closures in NL

Multiple schools are either closed for the morning or have a delayed opening as Newfoundland continues to get pounded by severe weather.

In Western and Central Newfoundland there are multiple school closures.

On the west coast of Newfoundland, a blizzard warning is in effect. Today, another 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected along with blowing snow.

Strong winds are expected once again today with gusts up 100 km/h expected in Corner Brook, gusts to 70 km/h in Gander, and 80 km/h in St. John's.

The Qajaq W is holding at St. Barbe, awaiting for improved conditions.

Marine Atlantic is not sailing this morning but is expected to sail tonight.

Alerts as of Dec 17 at 7:00 am

Wind Warning for:

• St. John's and Vicinity

• Avalon Peninsula North

• Avalon Peninsula Southeast

• Avalon Peninsula Southwest

• Bonavista Peninsula

• Burin Peninsula

• Connaigre

Blizzard Warning for:

• Channel-Port aux Basques and Vicinity

• Bay St. George

• Corner Brook and Vicinity

• Gros Morne

• Parson's Pond - Hawke's Bay

• Port Saunders and The Straits

Blowing Snow Advisory for:

• Burgeo - Ramea

• Deer Lake - Humber Valley