Mix of snow and rain expected for the Maritimes Thursday
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A weather system heading towards the Maritimes on Thursday will bring heavy snow and rainfall to the region, according to Environment Canada.
A combination of snow, rain and wind warnings have been issued for the Maritimes by Environment Canada.
In New Brunswick, a snowfall warning is in effect for much of the northern half of the province, where rapid snow accumulation is expected to make travel difficult Thursday.
Rainfall warnings extend across southwestern New Brunswick and across mainland Nova Scotia. For those areas, higher rainfall amounts may combine with snow melt to increase the risk of hydroplaning conditions and localized flooding.
A wind warning blankets Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It’s also in effect for the Acadian Peninsula and coastal Charlotte County in New Brunswick.
A strong southerly wind may peak with widespread gusts of 60 to 80 kilometres per hour, and 80 to 100 kilometres per hour winds on exposed areas of the coast and higher terrain.
Stronger gusts of 130 kilometres are expected Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence in Cape Breton due to the topography of the Highlands.
The strong wind will drive a rough and pounding surf on the coast and give a risk of scattered power outages.
