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Strong winter storm brings upwards of 40 cm of snow to New Brunswick

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Winter storm brings 40cm of snow to parts of N.B.
WATCH: Schools and businesses have been shut down and many New Brunswickers are now left digging out. Callum Smith has the details – Feb 13, 2019

A strong winter storm is bringing significant snowfall to New Brunswick Wednesday.

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the entire province.

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WATCH: Jeremy Keefe gives us the weather forecast for the Maritimes for Feb. 13. 

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Global News Morning Forecast: Feb 13

Total snowfall amounts across the province are expected to range between 20 to 40 cm.

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That snowfall, coupled with strong winds, is expected to greatly reduce visibility on the roads.

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As of Wednesday morning, delays and cancellations were being reported.

Saint John Transit has suspended service as of Wednesday morning, and will be updating the situation later on in the day.

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As well, Saint john has issued a temporary overnight parking ban for the south and central peninsula. The ban is effective from 11 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday. There will be no on-street parking allowed in the area. Vehicles that are parked on the street may be ticketed or towed.

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