Rainfall and flash freeze warnings cause cancellations, closures in N.S.

Much of Nova Scotia was under rainfall and flash freeze warnings from Environment Canada Saturday, leading to many businesses and services closing in preparation.

Much of Nova Scotia was under rainfall and flash freeze warnings from Environment Canada Saturday, leading to many businesses and services closing in preparation.

The rainfall warning for parts of N.S. came to an end at around 1:43 p.m., according to Environmnet Canada, but the flash freeze warning was still in effect. 

Total rainfalls are expected to be 25 to 50 mm throughout the province, with some higher amounts possible in some areas.

There is warning of localized flooding in low-lying areas, and significant runoff and ponding is expected.

Temperatures are expected to rapidly drop later in the evening, and a period of ice pellets and freezing rain changing to snow will happen as the cold front passes.

Environment Canada is warning that untreated surfaces, such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots, may become icy and slippery.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel due to the risk of flooding and freezing.