special weather statement in effect Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected. Location: eastern Newfoundland. Maximum snowfall: possibly exceeding 15 cm. Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: beginning early Christmas morning, continuing into the afternoon or evening. Remarks: Heavy snow, strong northeasterly winds, and reduced visibilities in blowing snow are expected on Christmas Day. While parts of the Avalon Peninsula could see a change to rain, hazardous driving conditions can be expected beginning before dawn on the Avalon and into the morning for the rest of the east coast. ### 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
