A serious winter storm is on its way for the eastern half of Newfoundland, expected to start overnight Sunday and last until early Tuesday. Up to 50 cm of snow could fall in some areas, with wind gusts up to 100 km/h, according to Environment Canada. The Avalon and Burin peninsulas, Clarenville and other parts of central Newfoundland are under an orange winter storm warning . Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAs it gets warmer on Monday, Environment Canada says the snow will become "wet and dense, unlike the fluffy nature of recent snowfalls." There is a less-severe yellow winter storm warning for other parts of central Newfoundland, which could see up to 30 cm of snow.

Source: CBC News February 02, 2026 15:16 UTC