Eastern Newfoundland digs out of first major snowfall as storm approaches Labrador
As blustery weather moves north toward Labrador bringing 50 to 100 centimetres of snow Avalon residents strap on their skis and snowshoes for the first time this winter.
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Work began early Friday morning in downtown St. John s to clean up the 25 centimetres of snow that fell on the city.(Francesca Swann/CBC)
After winter s first significant entrance to the eastern part of the province, parts of Labrador are now bracing for up to a metre of snow over the weekend.
Public safety officials warned residents along the north coast to have 72-hour emergency kits ready, citing possible snow accumulations between 50 and 100 centimetres and winds up to 90 km/h.
Dec 30, 2020 8:43 AM
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Residents of the Metro and Avalon may be feeling the effects of an unexpected early morning wake-up today, courtesy of mother nature.
At approximately 12:30 a.m., intense thunder and lightning storms rolled in across the city, lasting until around 3 a.m.
Many people expressed their amazement on Twitter, causing #nlwx to trend in Canada.
And the dark night sky is illuminated bright blue! #nlwx@VOCMNEWSpic.twitter.com/lW9bNu20ds
This is the second thunderstorm in December to hit the city. Meteorologist Veronica Sullivan with the Gander Weather Office says this is not a common occurrence.
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