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Christmas Cold for the West, Freezing Rain in Ontario and Winter Storms in the East
A severe storm on Christmas Day is expected to drop up to 50 cm of snow, worsening delivery delays and ferry disruptions, Marine Atlantic reported wait times over 30 hours.
- On Dec. 24, 2025 Environment Canada warned high winds and snow will set in around noon on Christmas Day, issuing storm and blowing-snow warnings for much of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador.
- Officials warned a second system could arrive on Boxing Day, with Environment Canada forecasting blizzard conditions and gusts up to 120 km/h in parts of southeastern Labrador.
- Ferry delays this month have compounded parcel backlogs as Marine Atlantic said storms disrupted commercial ferry traffic, causing some commercial customers to wait over 30 hours, while Canada Post reported nine suspended delivery days since Dec. 1.
- Residents reported delayed, damaged or lost packages, while Purolator and FedEx said sea and air shipments were affected and contingency plans aim for delivery by Dec. 24.
- Rural customers say delivery routes complicate parcel receipt, with packages worth more than $1,000 stuck in Mississauga, Ont. since Nov. 25, frustrating rural communities in Newfoundland.
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ST. JOHN'S — A Christmas storm is heading for Newfoundland and Labrador, with up to 50 centimetres of snow expected in parts of the province. Environment Canada has issued storm and snow warnings for much of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador, announcing hazardous snow and traffic conditions. [...]
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Christmas Day storm to bring snow, high winds to much of Newfoundland and Labrador
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