St. John’s Buried: Over a Meter of Snow Hits City Again
St. John’s is facing another relentless assault from winter, with snow and powerful winds continuing to blanket the city. Residents are digging out after back-to-back storms have dumped more than a meter of snow across the provincial capital in just one week. In some suburbs, like Paradise, that number climbs past 150 centimeters, leaving streets, driveways and even basement apartments buried under massive drifts.
The city is urging everyone to stay home whenever possible. Travel is highly discouraged and authorities are warning drivers to exercise extreme caution if they must head out. Schools and businesses are impacted and the local airport has seen multiple flight cancellations as crews struggle to clear snow from critical areas to safely resume operations.
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Utilities are also on high alert. Trees weighed down by snow and wind have already started snapping branches onto power lines, prompting Nova Scotia Power to activate its Emergency Operations Centre. Crews are spread across the province, ready to respond to outages as the storm moves eastward.
And this isn’t just a St. John’s problem. The storm is spreading across Atlantic Canada, with Environment Canada warning of significant snowfall in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick. In southeast Nova Scotia, totals could reach up to half a meter by Tuesday morning.
The impact on daily life is severe. Residents are sharing photos and videos online, showing front porches buried under snow and vehicles completely covered. Emergency services are bracing for calls for help as the storm continues. City officials are monitoring conditions closely and have said further measures will be taken if necessary, though a formal state of emergency has not yet been declared.
For travelers, flight delays and cancellations are likely to continue. For locals, the challenge is simply digging out safely and avoiding unnecessary travel while the storm pounds on. The combination of heavy snow, strong winds and bitter cold makes this a particularly dangerous winter event, one that will take time to fully recover from.
This is a developing situation with consequences for transport, power and public safety across the region. Stay tuned and keep monitoring updates as crews work tirelessly to clear roads, restore services and keep communities safe. Follow closely for the latest information and continue watching as this winter storm unfolds across Atlantic Canada.
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