Brace for travel impact with heavy snow, freezing rain across the Maritimes
Significant snowfall, freezing rain, and rainfall expected in the Maritimes through Thursday
Drivers beware: A storm moving through Atlantic Canada is forecast to bring diverse conditions across the Maritimes starting late Wednesday, which could impact travel into Thursday morning.
Be sure to monitor for updates and use caution on the roads.
"Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow," warns Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in a snowfall warning issued for parts of New Brunswick. "Allow extra time for travel."
Northern and central New Brunswick may see 15-25 cm of snowfall, with Fredericton expected to receive approximately 20 cm.
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South and east of Fredericton, freezing rain lasting 3-6 hours could impact travel across Moncton and Saint John.
Across PEI, between 5-10 cm of snow is expected, mixed with warmer air.
Nova Scotia is primarily forecast to receive rain during the event.
Cold and blustery conditions across the Maritimes this weekend
Arctic air is set to return to the Maritimes on Friday, bringing blustery and cold conditions that will persist through the weekend. Expect flurries, snow showers, and sea-effect snow bands, though no major storms are anticipated.
The latter half of December appears changeable, with Arctic air from the west clashing with milder Atlantic air to the south. This pattern may result in significant systems, but it is too soon to determine storm tracks or impacts.