Atlantic Storm Intensifies as it Moves Toward Newfoundland

Winter storm and snowfall warnings remain in effect for parts of Atlantic Canada as a low-pressure system that dumped mixed precipitation on the Maritimes intensifies and moves toward Newfoundland.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for much of eastern and southern Newfoundland as an additional 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is expected for the area, according to a statement on Environment Canada's website.

Snow has been falling for several hours over parts of the province including Grand Falls, Bonavista Peninsula, Terra Nova and Gander.

"Southern and central sections of the island can expect an additional 10 to 15 centimetres of snow today while portions of the northeast coast and northern Avalon can expect up to 25 centimetres of additional snowfall," the website reads.

Visibility will be reduced to near zero today as the low pressure system, located about 240 kilometres south-southwest of the Burin Peninsula, will continue to track northeastward and strengthen its intensity as it passes by the Avalon Peninsula.

Meanwhile, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and parts of southeastern New Brunswick began the clean-up process after the area received a mixed bag of precipitation Thursday and early Friday morning.