Strong storm to bring winter weather to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

A potent storm will impact Nova Scotia and Newfoundland today and Wednesday

Nova Scotia

For western areas of Nova Scotia, including Annapolis, Kings, Hants, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, and Cumberland counties, significant snowfall is expected with 15 to 25 cm possible from late this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.

Northern Cape Breton will see the snow move in this evening until later Wednesday. Amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Heavy rain is expected for Yarmouth and Shelburne counties this afternoon until late Wednesday morning. 40 to 60 mm is possible.

Newfoundland

The stormy weather arrives tonight with snow, rain, and strong winds expected for the Island portion of the province.

Avalon Peninsula: Snow begins overnight. On Wednesday, the snow will change to rain with ice pellets in the afternoon. About 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected, and rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm.

Central: Snow and blowing snow is expected. 10 to 20 cm is expected. Heavier snow will fall in the Clarenville to Bonavista area, 30 to 40 cm is possible.

South Coast: Snow will start overnight, and coastal areas will see rain. On Wednesday, areas away from the coast will see 10 to 15 cm of snow and blowing snow.

West Coast: Along the west coast, flurries are expected tonight with about 2 to 4 cm expected and tomorrow, about 5 cm of snow is expected.