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Freezing rain warnings issued for most of Nova Scotia

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Environment Canada has issued freezing rain warnings for most of Nova Scotia this weekend.

In a statement, the weather agency said freezing rain can be expected Saturday evening or overnight, persisting into Sunday night.

“Many parts of the province will see a prolonged period of freezing drizzle tonight, freezing rain is expected during the day on Sunday,” it said. “Freezing rain will changeover to scattered showers by Monday morning.”

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The freezing rain will be most pronounced in inland areas, it said.

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“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery,” said the statement. “Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.”

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The freezing rain warning applies to all of Nova Scotia, except for eastern Cape Breton Island. Instead, rainfall warnings were issued for Richmond County, Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County.

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