30 cm (12 inches of snow expected. Up to 70 cm (27½ inches) in a few areas.

Western, northern, and central Newfoundland can expect snow at times heavy beginning tonight (Nov 20) with widespread snowfall accumulations between 20 and 40 centimetres (16 inches). Areas of higher terrain could possibly get up to 70 cm.

Newfoundland, Labrador under winter storm warning

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning from Norman Bay to Connaigre, calling for 15 to 30 cm (12 inches) of snow. Snowfall amounts may be higher over elevated terrain.

On the west coast, south coast, northern Peninsula and Notre Dame Bay, wind gusts of between 100 and 120 km/h are expected later in the evening.

State of emergency in Badger - Storm causes havoc

The brunt of the storm, though, has been felt in Badger and other central Newfoundland communities, where driving conditions turned treacherous.

"This is the worst I've ever seen it for some time, in a short period of time," said Badger gas station owner Kevin Loder.

"That heavy, wet snow that this system brought with it, along with the high winds, [brought down] poles were on exposed areas - right on the edge of narrow roads or close to the water," said Newfoundland Power communications director Michelle Coughlan.

Power disruptions were reported far and wide, including in Grand Falls-Windsor, Englee and Rocky Harbour.

CBC reporter Lindsay Bird said she has seen damaged power lines all along the Trans-Canada Highway in the area.

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