Record-busting spring snowstorm in Newfoundland

More than triple previous record

Wednesday’s storm dumped 49 cm (20 inches) of snow at St. John’s International Airport, easily busting the previous record for the date of  5.7 inches (14.5 cm) set in 1955. 

Even more snow was reported in other areas, said Todd Bates, a meteorologist at Environment Canada’s Gander weather office, who said about 53 cm fell on the Bonavista Peninsula.

The storm brought daily life to a standstill, closing schools, offices and many businesses, even forcing the Dept of Transportation and Works to pull its snowclearing equipment from some highways due to poor visibility.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/april-snow-cleanup-1.3546255

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2016-04-21/article-4504269/April-snowstorm-in-St.-Johns-metro-breaks-record-set-in-1955/1

Thanks to Argiris Diamantis and Reggie G for this link

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