Maritime weather: Multi-day snowfall event to begin Wednesday night

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements across all three Maritime provinces warning of a multi-day snowfall event, with significant amounts possible in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements across all three Maritime provinces warning of a multi-day snowfall event, with significant amounts possible in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

In New Brunswick, the early spring snowfall is expected to begin Wednesday night, continuing through to Friday morning.

Special weather statements say 10 to 20 cm of snow is expected across the province, and northeastern areas could get up to 30 cm.

Environment Canada says the snow is likely to be very wet and heavy.

“This, along with gusty easterly winds, may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur,” the statements read. “Both morning and evening commutes on Thursday are likely to be affected by this weather system. Rain may mix in at times along the Fundy coast.”

The snow is expected to begin overnight Wednesday and continue through to Friday morning in Nova Scotia.

Ten to 20 cm of snow is in the forecast, according to special weather statements, with higher totals possible over Cape Breton.