Icy storm knocks out power for more than 50,000 in Nova Scotia
CBC
More than 50,000 utility customers are still in the dark this morning amid an icy storm that has brought prolonged periods of freezing rain, ice pellets, rain and snowfall to Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain warnings are still in effect for parts of southern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.
Environment Canada said the extended period of freezing rain, which began Friday, is expected to end this morning over mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton. It will end over eastern Cape Breton this afternoon.
Nova Scotia Power crews were working through the night to restore power. As of 6 a.m. local time Saturday, there were more than 50,000 customers still without power.
The power outages began on Friday morning, as a mixture of snow, rain, freezing rain and ice pellets swept through parts of the province.
On Friday, Nova Scotia Power storm lead Sean Borden said the outages were mostly due to ice buildup on trees, and icy roads were also proving to be a big challenge for crews.
Some recreational centres and businesses were delaying opening on Saturday. For a full list of closures visit CBC Storm Centre.
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