School cancellations and power outages as snow and ice hit Atlantic Canada
Freezing rain cancels schools, causes power outages across the Maritimes
A significant winter weather event is bringing freezing rain, ice, and heavy snow to Atlantic Canada, with school cancellations and power outages widespread.
Weather Highlights
The system will linger into Wednesday
The system will bring heavy snow to some areas, while others may experience freezing rain or ice pellets, leading to hazardous travel conditions
Heaviest snow is expected in northern New Brunswick and the Avalon Peninsula
Stay updated on forecasts and any weather alerts in your area.
Schools close with icy conditions reported across the Maritimes early Wednesday
School closures were reported Wednesday morning in New Brunswick and P.E.I., with delays and cancellations affecting parts of Nova Scotia, as well.
Halifax airport recorded 6-7 hours of freezing drizzle early Wednesday. The worsening conditions also caused power outages in southern New Brunswick, leaving over 3,000 NB Power customers without electricity, primarily in the province's central region.
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Heavy snow is expected to continue in northern New Brunswick and spread to Newfoundland.
By Wednesday evening, snowfall accumulations of 15–25 cm are possible, with the highest totals likely in northern New Brunswick and the Avalon Peninsula.
Freezing rain amounts may range from a few millimetres to 10–15 mm, with southeastern New Brunswick and parts of Nova Scotia seeing the greatest impacts.
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Those with travel plans should monitor local forecasts and be cautious of untreated, slick surfaces. Hazardous travel conditions are expected in areas with the highest snow and ice accumulations.
Watching more rounds of stormy weather for Easter weekend on the East Coast
The long range forecast for the Easter weekend shows two low pressure systems arriving Friday and Sunday, bringing active weather with various types of precipitation.
Saturday afternoon is expected to offer a break from the activity, with calmer conditions across the Maritimes.