Soggy winter storm closes N.B. schools, warnings in effect across the Maritimes
CTV
A soggy winter storm has made its way to the Maritimes Thursday morning, with Environment Canada issuing a combination of rain, snow and wind warnings for the region.
A soggy winter storm has made its way to the Maritimes Thursday morning, with Environment Canada issuing a combination of rain, snow and wind warnings for the region.
Schools across New Brunswick are closed for the day. Many Nova Scotia school districts have bus restrictions in place, and schools on Prince Edward Island remain open.
A snowfall warning remains in effect in northern and central areas of New Brunswick where amounts could reach 20 to 30 centimetres.
The snow is expected to turn to rain by early Thursday afternoon for all but the northernmost area of New Brunswick.
A special weather statement is in effect in Kent County warning of accumulating snow changing to rain along with strong winds.
Rainfall warnings extend across southwestern New Brunswick and across mainland Nova Scotia.
CTV Atlantic meteorologist Kalin Mitchell says the higher rainfall amounts may combine with snow melt to increase the risk of hydroplaning conditions and localized flooding.
