Record snowfall in Newfoundland – State of Emergency Declared

Several Videos – State of emergency declared over historic snowfall and blizzard conditions. Snowplows pulled off the streets, unable to cope. Snowiest day on record, not just for the date, but for any day. More snow on the way.

17 Jan 2020 – Historic blizzard brings Newfoundland to a standstill

State of Emergency declared

Newfoundland (Canada) just got HAMMERED by record snowfall!
“Check it out when this home-owner opens his garage door,” says reader Caroline Snyder.

The blizzards have caused a rare state of emergency to be called, the first in the region since 1984, according to St John’s mayor Danny Breen.

Mrs Antle, 39, said local petrol stations are out of fuel due to anticipation of the storm and snowploughs have been pulled off streets, unable to cope.

“Thankfully, we still have power, but a lot of people don’t,” she told the PA news agency.

“The winds are extremely high, which when combined with the snow has made conditions much worse.”

Record-breaking 72 cm of snow in St.John’s Newfoundland – In one day