Freezing rain expected to hit parts of N.B., N.S. ahead of the weekend
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Environment Canada has issued warnings and statements in parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ahead of a system expected to bring freezing rain to the region.
Environment Canada has issued warnings and statements in parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ahead of a system expected to bring freezing rain to the region.
Most of southern New Brunswick can expect a mix of freezing rain and rain overnight Thursday into Friday morning in western areas, lasting into the afternoon in eastern areas.
The precipitation will then change to snow Friday afternoon.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery,” the warning said. “Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.”
In Nova Scotia, special weather statements were issued along parts of northern mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton.
Freezing rain is expected to begin Friday morning in mainland Nova Scotia, lasting about four hours before changing to rain. In Cape Breton, the freezing rain is expected to begin Friday afternoon before changing to snow.
“The risk of freezing rain is higher over high terrain,” the statement noted.
Canadians should expect colder temperatures across much of Canada this winter, with more snow also forecast to cover much of the country compared with last year.
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