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Hey Folks,

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More than 120 mm of Rain in the East... 35-50+ cm of Snow along the Northeast Coast and of course the crippling Freezing Rain in Conception Bay North and all along the Bonavista Peninsula. Winds were clocked at more than 120 km/h along the South Coast and more than 90 km/h along the Northeast Coast.

Here are some more numbers from Environment Canada.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF TOTAL SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OBSERVED AT
SELECTED SITES AS OF 8:00 AM SUNDAY...

GANDER INT'L'AIRPORT ........ 52.0 CM
TERRA NOVA .................. 22.0 CM *
LEWISPORTE .................. 35.0 CM *

* UNOFFICIAL AMOUNTS FROM WEATHER WATCHERS.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OBSERVED AT
SELECTED SITES AS OF 8:00 AM SUNDAY...

ST. JOHNS AIRPORT ........... 118 MM
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ......... 126 MM
BONAVISTA ................... 34 MM *

* COMBINATION OF FREEZING RAIN AND RAINFALL ACCUMULATION.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SIGNIFICANT PEAK WIND GUSTS OBSERVED AT
SELECTED SITES AS OF 8:00 AM SUNDAY...

TWILLINGATE ................... 91 KM/HR
GRATES COVE ................... 95 KM/HR
SAGONA ISLAND ............... 122 KM/HR
BURGEO....................... 115 KM/HR
ARGENTIA .................... 85 KM/HR
ST. JOHN'S INT'L'AIRPORT .... 63 KM/HR
ST. LAWRENCE ................ 93 KM/HR
WINTERLAND .................. 80 KM/HR
CAPE RACE ................... 107 KM/HR

Just a massive Storm. Of course the power outages along the Bonavista Peninsula and in Conception Bay North continue today and for the latest on that situation check out cbc.ca/nl and of course Here & Now tonight.

CALMER WEEK

-The good news is, this week will be much quieter across the Province. We'll be dealing with a few flurries off and on over the next few days... and perhaps some sun later this week as an area of High Pressure tries to edge it's way in.
-The next potential bigger sized system could be in the cards for late this weekend or early next week. The Canadian model likes the idea of a late Sunday early Monday arrival. The European is perhaps later Monday into Tuesday, while the American GFS is stronger with the area of High pressure moving in. If it's got the right idea, that High would keep the system blocked to the South and then send it East out to the Atlantic.
-I'll keep you posted on this one.

TALK TONIGHT

-Finally, I just wanted to let you know I'm going to be doing a presentation at the Marine Institute in St. John's tonight. It's all part of MUN's Geographic Information Systems day. I'll be talking about trying to forecast the weather here in Newfoundland and Labrador and the grey hairs that go along with it!!! haha.

It's taking place in Hampton Hall at the Marine Institute on Ridge Road tonight (Monday) at 8pm. Admission is free.

Ryan

Hey Folks,

If there's one thing we know about the Weather in Newfoundland and Labrador... it's that it's always changing.
I know many of you check out the blog on a regular basis during the day or even on the weekends to find out the latest on a big storm moving in or last minute changes to the forecast... and so I do my best to update it as often as I can. However, I'm trying to make it even easier for you to get quick updates on the latest Weather situation.

TWITTER
As some of you already know I've joined Twitter. Which allows me to quickly drop you a line about changing weather... or what I'll have on the show tonight. It's a very cool tool.
twitter.com/ryansnoddon

FACEBOOK
And so I wanted to let you know that I've also finally joined this thing they call "Facebook". Hahaha. Yes I know facebook has been around forever... I should have joined years ago. Using facebook, you'll be able to post weather pictures on my wall, post messages on my wall about what the weather is doing in your backyard and we'll be better able to stay connected. This is a big Province with a 1000 micro-climates so the more I hear from you, the better. I'll also be able to send out status updates when there are big weather events happening.

So what are you waiting for... be my friend on facebook!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/ryan.snoddon

WEEKEND WEATHER

Alright on to the weather... and it's looking pretty good for the weekend. We'll have a few more clouds and flurries kicking around for Friday, however things will improve from there. An area of High pressure over Northern Quebec is slowly sinking Southeast and will move over the Province as we move into the weekend.

-That high will help block a system moving into Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes and keep Newfoundland and Labrador in a nice Mix of Sun and Cloud.
-Temperatures will warm throughout the weekend as well. As our high moves to the Southeast of Newfoundland on Sunday we should start to see a weak Southwesterly flow.
-It's a little early to talk about actual temps right now, however it appears 3 or 4 degrees could be on the menu for a good portion of the Province. Maybe even warmer in some spots!

Talk to ya soon,
Ryan

Hey Folks,

Snow, Ice Pellets, Freezing Rain, Rain, Wind, High Seas & Pounding Surf... just another Spring Storm in Newfoundland and Labrador.

-This will be a Wednesday and into Thursday Storm for Newfoundland and a Thursday and into Friday Storm for Labrador.

-In Newfoundland... this is going to be a very messy system. Everyone South of the Northern Peninsula will see a Mix of everything. The Snow will start on Wednesday and then slowly transition to Ice Pellets, Freezing Rain later in the day and then to Rain by Thursday Morning. The change over will occur from South to North as the warm air pushes in.

-Along the South Coast Winds Driving in from the Southeast will mean high seas and pounding surf from Wednesday into Thursday.

-The West Coast of Newfoundland from Port aux Basques to Gros Morne is under a Wind Warning. East Winds will gust to 100 km/h along the Coast. Wind Warnings are in effect.

-The higher elevations in Gros Morne and then up through Parson's Pond, Hawke's Bay and up the Northern Peninsula to St. Anthony will likely stay cold enough for Snow and Blowing Snow.

-From Port au Choix to Englee and North through the Straits to Mary's Harbour... maybe even a tad bit further North... this is where the bulls eye could be for Snowfall. The forecast models are showing a decent 30+ cm in the latest runs. Maybe as much as 40 in some of the higher elevations. Winds will be really gusting as well. Winter Storm Watches are in effect.

-For most of Labrador this system will be a Thursday and Friday Storm... and will also be a Snow event.

-Cartwright and into Happy Valley Goose Bay and then up the Coast to Nain could top out at 25 cm by the time things are said and done on Friday night.

-Totals in Labrador City and Churchill Falls should be somewhere near 10-15 cm of Snow.

-I'll have a better time line for you tonight on Here & Now.

Ryan

Hey Folks,

Again, instead of typing away for hours... the best way to get the most information quickly is by posting a video.

A Few Other Points.

-St. John's the Northern Avalon could see that extended period of Freezing Rain from 4 or 5 pm to 7 or 8 pm. Just in time for the drive home... So Be Careful out there.
-Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor and Central Regions will likely see the Snow changing to Ice Pellets and Freezing Rain AFTER 9 pm tonight.
-Corner Brook could see some Freezing Rain late this afternoon and early this evening.

More details on Here & Now Tonight.

See you then.

Ryan

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