Severe Winter Storm Disrupts Newfoundland with Power Outages and Hazardous Conditions

Thousands are without power as strong winds, heavy rain, and snow create dangerous travel conditions and damage infrastructure across the province.

Over 9,000 Newfoundland Power customers have lost electricity due to the storm, with outages affecting various regions of the province.
Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for most of Newfoundland and parts of Labrador, forecasting severe conditions through Monday morning.
Wind gusts reaching 90 to 120 km/h are reported in eastern and northeastern Newfoundland, causing structural damage and flying debris hazards.
Rainfall of 20 to 40 mm in St. John’s and surrounding areas has raised concerns of localized flooding in low-lying regions.
Western and northern Newfoundland are facing heavy snowfall, with up to 15 cm expected in some areas, leading to poor visibility and dangerous road conditions.