Winter storm descending upon N.S., P.E.I., expected to last into Monday
CBC
Another round of wintry weather is moving through Nova Scotia and P.E.I. on Sunday and will continue into Monday, with more snow and gusty winds, followed by frigid temperatures.
A coastal storm tracking just south of the Maritimes is expected to strengthen quickly throughout Sunday and Monday and turn into a weather bomb, as it drops more than 24 millibars of pressure in 24 hours.
The rapid strengthening of the system means areas in the eastern Maritimes will experience a more intense storm, with heavier snow and stronger winds, than those in the west. The system is also anticipated to slam into Newfoundland.
The heaviest snow is expected to fall across parts of northeastern Nova Scotia, with 20-40 centimetres of snow. Totals could reach 50 centimetres locally for higher-terrain areas, especially in the Cape Breton Highlands.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued yellow alert winter storm and snowfall warnings, as well as special weather statements for parts of the Maritimes.
Lesser amounts are likely elsewhere, however a disruptive snowfall around 10 -15 centimetres is likely for much of Nova Scotia.
P.E.I. snowfall totals could range from near five to 10 centimetres in the west, and up to 20 to 30 centimetres in the east.
The snow, combined with gusty northwest winds could mean the system disrupts] travel across both provinces.
Southeast New Brunswick, including Moncton, could see five to 10 centimetres.
Northumberland Ferries is warning the storm may cause service delays or cancellations between Nova Scotia and P.E.I. on Sunday. The company has already cancelled all crossings for Monday due to weather.
Marine Atlantic has also cancelled its ferry crossings between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrardor for Sunday evening and Monday.
The snowy conditions are expected to ramp up throughout Sunday in Nova Scotia and P.E.I., becoming steadier into the evening and overnight hours.
Some rain is also likely to mix in along the Atlantic coast across Guysborough, Richmond and Cape Breton counties Sunday afternoon and into the overnight.
The winds are expected to remain benign for much of Sunday before strengthening overnight as they shift to the northwest.
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