Published on Feb. 19, 2026, 2:52 PM
Parts of northeast Avalon record more than 50 cm of snow
School is out again on the northeast Avalon, as the region continues to dig out from this winter’s biggest storm.
The province’s school board made the call at 6 a.m. NT to keep all schools in the metro St. John’s region closed for the day, as well as a number of cancellations and delays in other parts of eastern and central Newfoundland.
Snowfall totals are still trickling in, but parts of the metro region recorded 50-60 cm of snow as of Wednesday evening, with more snow falling overnight.
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Periods of snow are expected to continue throughout Thursday morning, switching to flurries or freezing drizzle throughout the afternoon.
Metrobus and GoBus in St. John’s delayed the start of services until 10 a.m.
Provincial government offices are also closed in the metro region, with an update coming at 11 a.m.
