New Brunswick experienced a snow-filled Monday with the arrival of a winter storm in the region.
Parts of the province have received as much as 40 cm of the white stuff on Monday.
Schools and government offices across the Maritimes were closed Monday as a snowstorm swept across the region.
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Environment Canada says up to an additional 5 cm of snow and ice pellets could arrive this evening before tapering off to isolated flurries.
The Federal Agency issued a snowfall warning for much of the province on Monday.
Some flights at Fredericton International Airport were delayed or cancelled due to the storm.
Areas of the province experienced between 15 cm to 40 cm, with the highest amounts hitting the northern part of the province.
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Environment Canada is warning drivers to be cautious as strong winds could reduce visibility on roadways.
Accumulating snow may also make travel difficult.
Meteorologist Ian Hubbard said there was more snow in the forecast for later this week.
“Once we get through his mess today, we’ll be getting into northwesterly winds for the next two days,” he saaid.
“It looks like maybe on Wednesday we could see a little bit of snow for parts of Nova Scotia, but certainly it’s not expected to be a major system like we’ve experienced today or on the weekend.”
With sfile from The Canadian Press
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