Bold opening: The city isn’t letting snow chaos go unaddressed—and there’s more to come.
The capital city is slated to provide a fresh update this afternoon as officials lay out snowclearing plans. Mayor Danny Breen and Lynnann Winsor, the deputy city manager for public works, will speak to reporters at City Hall at 2:00 p.m., with VOCM News on hand to cover the briefing.
Councillor responsible for public works indicates the city is keeping all options on the table as crews work to untangle the streets amid a stubborn winter.
Many residents are exhausting their options for shoveling and pushing snow, facing one of the heaviest winters in years.
St. John’s declared a state of emergency early in the last big snowfall, known locally as Snowmageddon, but opted not to declare one this time around.
Councillor Greg Noseworthy notes that today’s situation differs from the metro area’s previous 80 cm onslaught, which came with ferocious winds. He points to several factors easing pressure this time: a 24-hour parking ban already in place, schools closed, more time to respond, and prior widening and pushback work completed by the city.
The latest snowfall dumped roughly 55 cm.
Noseworthy emphasizes the need for public patience, explaining that cleanup and widening require time and careful coordination.
At St. John’s International Airport, delays continue to mount as the city works to clear the latest heavy snowfall.
Airport officials posted earlier today that more time is needed to remove the snow, with about 55 cm accumulating over the weekend.
Cancellations have increased as airlines attempt to recover from missed flights, and further operational updates are anticipated throughout the day.
