Snowfall warnings issued ahead of midweek nor'easter

A coastal storm strengthening near Cape Cod, Mass., early Tuesday morning will move towards the southwest of Nova Scotia on Wednesday before moving east of the Maritimes Thursday.

A coastal storm strengthening near Cape Cod, Mass., early Tuesday morning will move towards the southwest of Nova Scotia on Wednesday before moving east of the Maritimes Thursday.

Special weather statements are in effect for all three Maritime provinces cautioning that some snow totals could reach and exceed 10 cm. Snowfall warnings are in effect for parts of eastern New Brunswick calling for 15 to 20 cm of snow Tuesday through Wednesday.

Snowfall warnings for Cape Breton, Richmond, and Guysborough Counties in eastern Nova Scotia call for totals of 15 to 25 cm Tuesday through Wednesday.

A les suetes wind warning is out for northern Inverness County, Cape Breton. Such a warning is issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Due to the slow motion of the weather system, the region will be contending with weather impacts Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night with possible lingering snow for eastern areas into Thursday morning.

Inclement weather expected includes areas of heavy snow turning to rain, high winds, and a rough and pounding surf. Snow will develop west-to-east across the Maritimes Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.