Canada Braces for Dangerous Winter Storm With Ice, Snow, and Violent Winds
Good evening and we begin tonight with a serious winter weather threat unfolding across Atlantic Canada, where millions are bracing for a powerful and messy storm system that could disrupt daily life well into the new week.
Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings across much of the region and this is not a simple snowfall. This system is bringing a dangerous combination of heavy snow, freezing rain and intense winds, all arriving in waves and changing quickly as temperatures fluctuate.
Western Newfoundland is facing some of the harshest conditions. Forecasts there are calling for snowfall totals that could reach 40 centimetres, combined with wind gusts as strong as 120 kilometres per hour. That kind of wind can turn heavy snow into blinding whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous and increasing the risk of power outages.
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Elsewhere across Atlantic Canada, the story is complexity and unpredictability. In parts of Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, freezing rain has already been an early concern. As colder air pushes in, that rain is expected to shift into snow and ice, creating slick roads and hazardous walkways. Even a thin layer of ice can bring traffic to a standstill and lead to accidents.
New Brunswick is preparing for significant snowfall as well, with some areas expecting up to 25 centimetres by Monday morning. Along the Bay of Fundy, warmer air near the coast may mix things up, bringing periods of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain before conditions settle back into snow.
Prince Edward Island is likely to sit right in the middle of this system, caught between warmer and colder air masses. That means residents there could see snow change to ice, then rain and then back to snow again, all within a short window.
And beyond the precipitation, the wind is a major concern. Meteorologists are warning of widespread gusts strong enough to down trees, damage property and knock out power, especially as the storm intensifies overnight and into Monday.
The impacts could be widespread. Travel delays are likely. School closures are possible. Emergency crews are preparing for slippery conditions and potential outages, while officials are urging people to stay off the roads if they can and to prepare for rapidly changing weather.
This storm is expected to gradually weaken by Tuesday morning, but until then, Atlantic Canada is in for a long and challenging stretch of winter weather. We’ll continue to monitor conditions closely and bring you updates as this system moves through. Stay safe and stay with us.
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