Weather update: Conditions in the Maritimes change Thursday night
CTV
In the thick of a mix of snow and rain, accompanied in some cases by high winds, the Maritimes will see a change in weather conditions Thursday night into Friday.
In the thick of a mix of snow and rain, accompanied in some cases by high winds, the Maritimes will see a change in weather conditions Thursday night into Friday.
Snowy and slush roads were present for much of New Brunswick Thursday afternoon. Additional snow amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected Thursday afternoon into evening for central and northern areas. Snowfall warnings continue.
There will be some initial snow for both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, but it will be followed by a turn to rain. Ten to 20 mm of rain is already being reported in western areas of Nova Scotia with more to come Thursday afternoon. Rain totals of 10 to 40 mm are expected with the system, with the higher rain totals mostly in Halifax and eastern Nova Scotia.
The steady snow clears northeastern New Brunswick early Thursday evening. The steady rain clears P.E.I. and eastern Nova Scotia early Thursday evening. There will be a mix of flurries and showers for the Maritimes Thursday night into Friday morning.
The strongest southeasterly wind will be felt in eastern Nova Scotia and eastern P.E.I. Thursday afternoon through early evening.
