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Thousands are still without power in New Brunswick after an ice storm battered the Maritimes. The low continues to linger over Labrador as a separate system tracks across central Newfoundland. Details here
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Power outages continue, new system targets Newfoundland


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Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:46 AM - Tens of thousands remain without power in New Brunswick after a fatal ice storm battered the Maritimes. The low continues to linger over Labrador as a separate system tracks across central Newfoundland.


See photos of the impact that this powerful storm left in its wake.


More than 40,000 customers are still without power on Saturday in New Brunswick, down from a peak of 130,000. NB Power expects to have most outages restored by nightfall.

Meanwhile, a snow squall watch and special weather statement has been issued for parts of western Newfoundland. The Avalon is likely to pick up some snow squalls, with more than 5 cm in the forecast for the hardest-hit areas.

"The combination of fresh snowfall and strong winds will produce reduced visibilities in blowing snow," Environment Canada said in its alert. "These conditions are expected continue Saturday night before improving somewhat on Sunday."


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"For the weekend, snow will mostly be confined to Newfoundland with heavier pockets across western shores and parts of the Avalon," says The Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.

Parts of Nova Scotia will also see snow squalls on Sunday.

Sea-effect snow continues into next week, with below-seasonal temperatures on deck for Atlantic Canada.

"At this point, there are no major systems for the region next week," adds The Weather Network's Dr. Doug Gillham. "We will be watching a clipper that tracks across the Great Lakes on Tuesday as it will intensify over the Atlantic, but at this point it looks like it will be too offshore to have a significant impact on the region."

With files from Leeanna Mclean and Daksha Rangan.

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