Brace for more winter weather travel, as snow and winds return to Newfoundland – The Weather Network

Special weather statements are in effect for a late-week spring storm that threatens powerful winds, ice and snow in Newfoundland. April snow was actually forecast in almost every province of the country this week.

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Dangerous whiteouts, and even blizzard-like conditions are possible over the island, as the snow and winds pick up throughout the day on Thursday. Although it will be brief, the few hours of wintry conditions could get intense.

Drivers are urged to plan ahead, and to stay up-to-date on the weather warnings as the storm draws near. Many have likely already removed winter tires, so travel conditions could get quite dicey at times.

Thursday into Friday: Strengthening system brings in wind, ice and snow

A system will stall and then strengthen offshore through Thursday, all thanks to a weakening Rex block over the Atlantic Ocean.

It will back into the north coast of the island by Thursday morning, bringing in snow flurries to start.

Snowfall rates will begin to pick up throughout the day, likely impacting drivers for the evening commute.