yellow watch - snow squall - in effect Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the snow combined with blowing snow. Locations: the west coast of Newfoundland from Port aux Basques to Hawke's Bay. Total snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible under the heaviest snow squall bands. Maximum wind gusts: west to northwesterly 70 to 100 km/h. Time span: Friday morning until Saturday morning. Remarks: A cold westerly flow of arctic air will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. Strong winds will combine with the squalls to cause very poor visibility in blowing snow. ### Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible. 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.