special weather statement in effect Accumulating snow is expected. Locations: eastern Avalon Peninsula, including St. John's. Total snowfall: generally 8 to 12 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: overnight tonight through late Friday morning. Remarks: A low pressure system passing east of the region will bring a period of steady snowfall. Rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour for a few hours, including during the Friday morning commute. Snow accumulation may result in hazardous travel conditions. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. ### 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.