Issue date: 2026-03-07T19:17+00:00
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.Locations: southwestern and southern Newfoundland. Total rainfall: 20 to 40 mm.Time span: this evening until Sunday evening.Remarks: While precipitation is expected to fall mainly as rain, a period of accumulating snow may occur at first over higher terrain. Rain and mild temperatures will lead to melting snow and rising water levels in streams, creating a risk of localized flooding.Watch for slippery conditions where rain falls on frozen surfaces. Clear snow and ice away from storm drains and catch basins to help reduce the pooling of water.###Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NLstormec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NLwx.