Winter storms, rain and snow wallopping Canada. Here’s where you’ll see it
Global News
Heavy snow, rainfall and winter storm warnings are in effect across Canada with up to 40 centimetres of snow possible in some eastern regions.
From more rainfall in B.C. to freezing rain in the Prairies to a looming storm in Atlantic Canada, winter continues to pack a wallop on Canada this month.
The latest episode of wintry conditions comes days after Environment Canada released its winter forecast, which cautioned Canadians to expect the “full range” of winter weather.
In Nova Scotia, the agency has issued a yellow winter storm warning for Victoria, Inverness, Antigonish, and Pictou counties, as well as northern Colchester County.
It says periods of light snow will continue Sunday in Nova Scotia before intensifying in the early evening. Snow will continue into Monday afternoon over northeastern portions of the mainland, with western Cape Breton possibly seeing similar conditions into Monday night.
People are advised to be cautious if travelling as visibility may be suddenly reduced to zero, with Environment Canada forecasting between 25 and 40 centimetres of snow during the storm and wind gusts of 80 to 90 km/h.
Kings County in Prince Edward Island is also expected to face the storm.
A yellow warning has also been issued for most of central and western Newfoundland, and Northern Peninsula East. An orange winter storm warning has been put in effect for the Bay of Exploits and Gander. Unlike the common yellow warnings, an orange warning is issued when major, widespread impacts are expected and could last a few days.
The Newfoundland warning says snow will begin Sunday evening or near midnight for the western and central parts of the province and early Monday for the Great Northern Peninsula. The highest rates of snowfall are expected to occur during the day on Monday, with totals forecast at 20 to 35 cm.
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