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Western Newfoundland, parts of Labrador under winter storm warnings

Click to play video: 'N.L. residents work together to overcome the storm'
N.L. residents work together to overcome the storm
Life is gradually returning to normal in Newfoundland and Labrador after a record-breaking blizzard. Ross Lord reports on how people there are helping each other through tough times with a smile. – Jan 22, 2020

Parts of Labrador and western Newfoundland remained under winter storm warnings Monday morning, with heavy snow and strong winds expected to continue overnight.

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Port aux Basques and the surrounding area is under a blowing snow advisory.

Residents of Labrador from Cartwright to Black Tickle are warned of hazardous weather conditions, with up to 45 centimetres of snow in the forecast for Monday along with winds up to 100 kilometres per hour along the coast.

Government workers were out salting provincial highways Monday morning after a winter storm hit most of the province Sunday.

Click to play video: 'Canadian troops providing crucial help to snow-ravaged NL'
Canadian troops providing crucial help to snow-ravaged NL

The heavy mix of snow and rain left major roads slicked with water and ice, with water building up on some parts of the Trans-Canada Highway on Sunday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2020.

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