Schools in several communities along Newfoundland's west coast were closed Tuesday morning, amid warnings about fierce winds and blowing snow.

Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning for much of the west coast.

"These squalls will continue to cause local significant snowfall amounts and reduced visibilities in blowing snow," the weather office said in a statement.

Visibility was particularly limited in the Stephenville Crossing area and between Daniel's Harbour and Flowers Cove on the Northern Peninsula.