Storm brings snow, wind and rain to the Maritimes; some N.B. schools closed Thursday
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A number of weather warnings remain in place across the Maritimes Thursday due to an early December storm that’s bringing snow, strong winds and rain to the region.
A number of weather warnings remain in place across the Maritimes Thursday due to an early December storm that’s bringing snow, strong winds and rain to the region.
Snowfall warnings are in place across central and northern New Brunswick, where 15 to 25 cm is expected to fall until Thursday evening.
“Heavy snow will move northeast across the province today. Snow will be heaviest later this morning for western New Brunswick, and this afternoon into this evening for the northeast,” the warning reads.
“Accumulations will vary considerably over short distances, as some areas may become mixed with rain this afternoon. Windy conditions can also be expected for some coastal areas.”
In Nova Scotia, wind warnings are in effect for eastern areas of the province. Southeasterly winds could reach up to 90 km/h Thursday afternoon and evening. A Les Suêtes wind warning is also in effect for Inverness County - Mabou and northern Cape Breton, where winds could reach up to 150 km/h.
A wind warning is in place in P.E.I.’s Kings County, where maximum southeasterly wind gusts could reach 90 km/h.
