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UPD: Strong winds, heavy rain slam Nova Scotia under continued weather alerts

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Environment Canada is keeping a special weather statement in effect for all of Nova Scotia as strong winds and heavy rain hammer parts of the province.

Roughly 17,000 Nova Scotia Power customers are still without electricity as a wind and rainstorm continues to hammer the province.

As of 1:30 p.m., the utility’s outage map shows outages scattered all over the province.

Temperatures remain mild, resting in the low-teens, with a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Winds could gust up to 100 km/h.

The storm is already causing issues for some customers waking up without electricity in parts of Highland Park, Beaver Bank, and Dartmouth. AAs of 11:20 a.m., more than 23,000 customers are without power.

With frozen ground in some areas limiting how much rain can soak in, localized flooding is possible in spots with poor drainage. Rain is expected to taper off later this evening, but there is a 30 per cent chance of flurries, and the windchill is forecast to drop to minus 10 overnight.

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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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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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Snowfall expected to start the new year in N.B.

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New Brunswick may be starting the new year with a significant snowfall.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement and said a low-pressure system is expected to move in on Thursday and continue into Friday morning.

The agency said 15 to 30 centimetres of snow is possible across most regions except the northwest.

The heaviest snowfall is expected on Thursday evening, and the track of the system remains uncertain, according to Environment Canada.

The timing of the storm could make travel difficult on highways and local roads.

A reminder to check transit, ferry, and flight schedules ahead of time, as delays or disruptions may occur due to weather conditions.

Environment Canada said it will continue to monitor the system and will update its forecasts as conditions become clearer.