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Snow expected Monday in N.S.

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Get your shovel ready.

It’s looking like 15-25 centimetres of snow will blow into Nova Scotia on Monday.

Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Prime says a low pressure system is expected to hang east of the province.

“It looks like most of Nova Scotia will see snow out of this, starting around Monday mid-day and the afternoon, continuing overnight into Tuesday morning,” said Prime.

A special weather statement is in effect for the entire province.

“Right now, we’re on the cold side of this system. If it moves west a bit, there could be less snow. We’ll have to see how the track pans out.”

Prime says snowfall amounts in January were around normal, but it’s been below average through February.

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Less snow expected for Kenora and Dryden regions

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Special weather statements have now been lifted for areas including Kenora and Dryden.

Environment Canada says the anticipated storm system has moved further south.

Those regions were under special weather statements on Tuesday.

Around two centimetres of snow is now expected throughout Wednesday.

Other areas in Northwestern Ontario are expecting higher accumulations. Regions including Nestor Falls, Atikokan and Fort Frances remain under special weather statements with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected tonight and on Thursday, with wind gusts up to 80 kilometres an hour.

Thunder Bay regions are under winter storm warnings with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected.

If you have travel planned, be aware that you could experience winter weather conditions.

It’s recommended that you allow extra time for travel, as road conditions could be impacted.

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Snowfall warnings issued for southern N.B.

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Get ready to dig.

Snowfall warnings were issued just before 11 am on Wednesday, impacting the southern regions.

Areas under warnings include Saint John and County, Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County and Fundy National Park.

Environment Canada is forecasting up to 20 centimetres of snow to fall this afternoon through Thursday morning.

The highest amounts are expected along the Fundy coast.

Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly with the falling snow, and that will impact any travel plans.

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Widespread variation in New Brunswick snowfall totals

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A winter system that moved through New Brunswick from Sunday night into Tuesday morning left a sharp contrast in snowfall totals across the province.

Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Prime said the highest amounts were found in the southern and eastern regions.

He explained that a narrow band of snow stayed over Saint John, St. Andrews, Sussex and areas just south of Moncton for much of Monday, which led to higher totals in those communities.

Prime reported that many locations in those areas were close to 25 centimetres, with a few slightly above that.

Eastern parts of the province also saw totals in the 15 to 25 centimetre range.

Amounts dropped off quickly farther north.

Prime noted that the Fredericton region received 10 to 15 centimetres, while northern areas saw 5 to 10 centimetres as the system weakened before moving out.

He added that the snow was light and fluffy, which made measurements more difficult because the winds were blowing it around.

Drifting created deeper piles in some areas and much lower amounts in others, making it harder to determine exactly how much fell before the snow started to move, according to Prime.

Prime said colder temperatures will keep the snow on the ground, and no significant warm‑up is expected until next week.

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Cold warning ended, significant snowfall continues in N.B.

Environment Canada has ended its cold warning for much of New Brunswick.

Significant snowfall is still expected as a weather system moves across the southern and eastern parts of the province.

Cold warning lifted

The yellow‑level cold warning that had been in place in areas across New Brunswick ended Sunday afternoon.

Environment Canada said extreme cold conditions are no longer expected for regions including Fredericton, Saint John, St. Stephen, Moncton, Kent County, Grand Manan, Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park.

Wind chills had reached between -30 and -40 degrees Celsius earlier in the weekend before conditions began to moderate.

Municipalities and community groups had opened warming centres during the cold warning, and many advised residents to check local updates for operating hours as temperatures improve.

RELATED: Winter shelter access detailed as temperatures drop

Snowfall warnings continue across southern New Brunswick

Snowfall warnings remain in effect for a wide stretch of southern New Brunswick, including Saint John, St. Stephen, Grand Manan, Fredericton, Oromocto, Sussex, Moncton and Fundy National Park.

Environment Canada expects 15 to 25 centimetres of snow from Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

Winds on Monday may create blowing snow and reduced visibility, and the agency noted that snow should taper off by early Tuesday.

Environment Canada advised that accumulating snow could make roads and walkways difficult to navigate and urged people to prepare for changing travel conditions.

Special weather statements remain for the eastern parts

A special weather statement remains in effect for Kent County, and another remains in effect for Kouchibouguac National Park.

Environment Canada said 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is still possible for central and eastern regions, depending on the storm’s track.

The agency noted that a slight northward shift could increase snowfall amounts.

Environment Canada added that snow accumulation may slow travel and encouraged people to plan ahead in case schools or activities are cancelled.

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Cold warning ended, significant snowfall continues in N.B.

Environment Canada has ended its cold warning for much of New Brunswick.

Significant snowfall is still expected as a weather system moves across the southern and eastern parts of the province.

Cold warning lifted

The yellow‑level cold warning that had been in place in areas across New Brunswick ended Sunday afternoon.

Environment Canada said extreme cold conditions are no longer expected for regions including Fredericton, Saint John, St. Stephen, Moncton, Kent County, Grand Manan, Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park.

Wind chills had reached between -30 and -40 degrees Celsius earlier in the weekend before conditions began to moderate.

Municipalities and community groups had opened warming centres during the cold warning, and many advised residents to check local updates for operating hours as temperatures improve.

RELATED: Winter shelter access detailed as temperatures drop

Snowfall warnings continue across southern New Brunswick

Snowfall warnings remain in effect for a wide stretch of southern New Brunswick, including Saint John, St. Stephen, Grand Manan, Fredericton, Oromocto, Sussex, Moncton and Fundy National Park.

Environment Canada expects 15 to 25 centimetres of snow from Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

Winds on Monday may create blowing snow and reduced visibility, and the agency noted that snow should taper off by early Tuesday.

Environment Canada advised that accumulating snow could make roads and walkways difficult to navigate and urged people to prepare for changing travel conditions.

Special weather statements remain for the eastern parts

A special weather statement remains in effect for Kent County, and another remains in effect for Kouchibouguac National Park.

Environment Canada said 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is still possible for central and eastern regions, depending on the storm’s track.

The agency noted that a slight northward shift could increase snowfall amounts.

Environment Canada added that snow accumulation may slow travel and encouraged people to plan ahead in case schools or activities are cancelled.

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Significant snowfall possible across southern N.B.

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A developing winter storm could bring a fresh round of snow to southern New Brunswick early next week, according to Environment Canada.

The federal weather agency issued a special weather statement Friday afternoon for a wide stretch of southern New Brunswick.

The advisory covers Fredericton and Southern York County, Oromocto and Sunbury County, Grand Lake and Queens County, the Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County, Saint John and Charlotte County, Grand Manan, Kent County, Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, and Fundy National Park.

The system is expected to move in Sunday night and continue through Tuesday morning, with 10 to 20 centimetres of snow possible.

The agency said the storm’s track remains uncertain, and a slight shift north could increase snowfall amounts, especially along the Fundy coast.

Environment Canada warns that accumulating snow may make travel slow or hazardous, and that roads and walkways could become slippery.

The agency is also advising people to plan in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled.

Weather update

Special weather statement update across New Brunswick

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Environment Canada has issued a new special weather statement for across southern New Brunswick.

They say mixed precipitation of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain continues until Monday morning.

Up to 5 to 10 cm of snow is possible.

It will transition to ice pellets and freezing rain.

Areas affected include Fundy, Grand Manan, and Coastal Charlotte County, Kent County, Kouchibouguac, Moncton and Southeast NB, Saint John and County, Sussex, Kennebecasis Valley and Kings County.

Accumulations of snow and ice could create slippery and hazardous travel and walking conditions.

It is advised to adjust your travel plans to avoid being out during the most adverse conditions.

You can continue to monitor alerts and forecasts made by Environment Canada for updates.

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Heavy snowfall coming to Thunder Bay this weekend

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Environment Canada is warning residents of Thunder Bay and Superior West of a significant dump of snow expected for Saturday.

The agency predicts that 15 to 25 centimetres of snow will fall between Saturday morning and evening.

Those travelling are advised to watch out for poor visibility due to blowing snow and to take extra care.

Developments in the situation can be followed on the Environment Canada website.

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Snow and freezing rain expected across much of N.B.

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A messy winter storm is expected to move across much of New Brunswick.

Environment Canada said the system will arrive Sunday morning and continue into the night.

The special weather statement covers Fredericton and Southern York County, Oromocto and Sunbury County, Grand Lake and Queens County, Sussex and Kings County, Saint John and Charlotte County, Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County, Kent County, Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, and Kouchibouguac National Park.

The agency said northern regions could see 15 to 25 centimetres of snow, but southern areas are expected to receive 5 to 15 centimetres.

Environment Canada explained the snow may shift to ice pellets, freezing rain or rain before the system tapers off Sunday night.

The mix of snow and freezing precipitation may create slippery travel and walking conditions.

The agency is encouraging people to plan and be prepared for changing conditions throughout the day.

NB Power said it is monitoring the incoming weather system and preparing crews across the province in case outages occur.

The utility said residents can also take steps to get ready at home, such as ensuring they have basic emergency supplies.

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