orange warning - winter storm - in effect Snow at times heavy, blowing snow, and strong winds continue. Locations: St. John's and vicinity, Avalon Peninsula North, Clarenville and vicinity, Bonavista Peninsula. Reported snowfall amounts as of 10:30 A.M NST: - St. John's and vicinity: 25 to 45 cm. - Avalon Peninsula North: 15 to 25 cm. - Clarenville and Bonavista: 10 to 20 cm. Further expected snowfall: 20 to 40 cm, with the highest amounts expected inland and over higher terrain. Lesser amounts expected along the Southern Shore. Maximum wind gusts: northerly 80 km/h except locally 100 along exposed areas of the coast. Time span: continuing until early Thursday morning. Remarks: Snowfall rates of 2 to 5 cm per hour have already been observed and are expected to continue. Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility in blowing snow. Flurries or periods of freezing drizzle will continue into Friday, possibly longer, after the snow tapers off. ### Roads and walkways will be very difficult to navigate. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx. Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities.