Winter storm warnings are in effect for all of Nova Scotia and much of New Brunswick Thursday, as a band of heavy snow and high winds are expected to sweep across the Matitimes in the afternoon and overnight.
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According to Environment Canada, “hazardous winter conditions” are expected for the region with anywhere from 20-40 centimetres of snow expected to fall before precipitation turns to ice pellets.
Mixed with high winds of 80-100 km/h, it’s expected blowing snow will reduce visibility.
The weather service says a deepening low pressure system will approach the province late Thursday into Friday morning.
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Environment Canada says winter storm warnings come when “multiple types of severe weather are expected to occur together.”
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