Eddie’s weather blog – Monday, December 23, 2024
Post 3 – 6:46 PM NST (6:16 PM AST)
The weather over the next couple of days looks generally quiet and kind of cold across the Province. The only weather in the forecast is some flurries and/or pockets of light snow on the West and Southwest Coast tonight and tomorrow. Christmas Day looks excellent!
The next weather-maker looks to roll in on Boxing Day, primarily affecting eastern Newfoundland with snow and rain. As of this evening, snow will develop over the Avalon early Thursday morning and change to rain at some point before noon. Snowfall amounts look uncertain, but this is a setup that typically doesn’t yield much.
Stay tuned for details on this one and have a great Christmas!
Post 2 – 12:23 PM NST (11:53 AM AST)
An area of light to moderate snow seems to be rolling down parts of the northeast coast and northern areas of the Avalon this afternoon. Morning guidance suggests this may very well continue into the afternoon. Area that remain in persistent snow will probably end up with a few centimetres. The farther north you, the better the chance of seeing some accumulation.
Post 1 – 6:50 AM NST (6:20 AM AST)
We are starting off the day with some chilly temperatures across the region. Temperatures on the Island from the minus single digits to about -10ºC; meanwhile, the Big Land is seeing readings into the minus teens to near -20ºC.
We are also seeing a few flurries over the Island this morning. Both radars are showing them and there are likely areas outside of where the radar can “see” that are also seeing some. Remember snow means slow and to brush off your windows before heading out for the day.
Temperatures today will not move upwards a whole lot, but other than the flurries, the weather across the Province looks very quiet today. In fact, for most of the wee,k the weather seems quiet.
RCMP responds to single-vehicle crash, driver facing charges of impaired operation
A 51-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash that on Route 430 on Dec. 22.
On Sunday, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Port Saunders RCMP responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 430, south of Port Saunders. The driver, a Port au Choix man, was assessed by emergency medical services at the scene and showed signs of alcohol impairment. He was arrested for impaired operation and later provided breath samples at the detachment that were above the legal limit.
The man’s vehicle was seized and impounded, his license suspended, and he is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to charges of impaired driving.
Police seeking assistance following pedestrian collision
The RNC is seeking information following a vehicle-pedestrian collision earlier this month in St. John’s.
On Dec. 12, just before 10 p.m., an 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of Rickett’s Road and St. Clare Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene of the collision. There were no injuries reported.
The RNC is seeking any witnesses or video footage (CCTV, dash-camera, cell phone) from the area between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Dec. 12.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
RCMP responds to stabbing at resident in St. Albans
The RCMP arrested 60-year-old Samuel Parkinson of St. John’s following a report of a stabbing at a home in St. Albans that occurred on Sunday.
The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene and was transported to Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Parkinson, who was identified by the victim, was located intoxicated at a commercial property a short time later.
When officers arrived to arrest Parkinson, he threw a number of objects at the police officers and resisted arrest. A taser was deployed and Parkinson was taken into custody without further incident.
Police determined that the accused was on parole and that he was wanted by the RNC for escaping lawful custody on November 28.
Parkinson attended court where his parole was revoked and he was remanded into custody. He was also charged with aggravated assault, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, uttering threats, robbery with an offensive weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The investigation is continuing. Parkinson will appear in court at a later date.
St. Lewis Community Clinic Temporarily Closed
Emergency and primary health care services at the St. Lewis Community Clinic will temporarily be provided by the Mary’s Harbour Clinic until Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
In the event of an emergency, patients should call (709) 921-6228. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911.
Suspended driver loses vehicle during traffic stop
At approximately 11:45 p.m. Monday night, RNC officers conducted a traffic stop in the west end of St. John’s.
Police determined that the 47-year-old male driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s licence.
The male was issued a ticket for operating a vehicle with a suspended licence and his vehicle was impounded.
Good driving conditions across most of the province
Along the west coast and some north-facing shores, roads are partly snow-covered with icy patches and good visibility. Elsewhere, roads are mostly bare.
Across the Big Land, roads are snow-covered with icy patches and good visibility.
Ferries are operating across the province with various changes due to Christmas.
At the St. John’s International Airport, WestJet flights 264 and 265 are delayed and Air Canada flights 688 and 693 are delayed. In Deer Lake, Provincial Airlines Flight 902 is cancelled. Flights in Gander are on time.
Winter Season Operations in Full Swing
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced that winter operations are in full swing.
There are more than 400 seasonal heavy equipment operators, management and staff hired and recalled for the winter season.
There is a fleet of 534 snow plows and loaders for winter operations. Additionally, winter salt and sand have been procured at a cost of $36.5 million and distributed to all 67 depots across the province.
The department has also ordered 64 new tandem-axle plow trucks at a value of $24 million. These trucks are currently being manufactured and will be delivered in the coming months. Each year, the department will order more trucks and equipment as part of this multi-year commitment.
City Schedule December Holidays 2024
Most offices and facilities in the City of St. John’s will close at noon today and will re-open on Friday, December 27.
The next City Council meeting takes place at 3:00 p.m. on January 14.
Paid parking regulations will not be enforced on Wednesday and Thursday. Paid parking regulations are in effect on all other weekdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Animal Care and Adoption Centre staff will be available for emergency care during the holidays. In an emergency, contact Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
The H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. today and will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday and will reopen from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
All other recreation facilities are closed from noon today and will re-open on January 2, except for Kenmount Terrace Community Centre which is open on December 27 for scheduled rentals.
There is no waste collection on Wednesday or Thursday and the Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility is open during regular operational hours with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Overnight fire displaces centre-city resident
A fire in the early-morning hours of Christmas Eve has caused significant damage to a home and displaced one person.
Fire crews were called to a home on Keegan Court in the centre of St. John’s shortly after 3:30 a.m.. St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) Platoon Chief Ken Dinn said when firefighters arrived they found fire and smoke coming from one room of the unit. The lone resident of the home had escaped the blaze unharmed.
Fire crews were able to extinguish most of the fire in quick order, however a bedroom sustained significant fire damage. The rest of the home also experienced smoke and water damage. Neighbouring residents were temporarily evacuated, but were later free to return to their homes.
It was expected that the Canadian Red Cross would assist the displaced resident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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