Weather warnings continue Friday in the Maritimes

Several weather warnings are in effect in the Maritimes Friday morning as freezing rain, rain and snow moves through the region.

Several weather warnings are in effect in the Maritimes Friday morning as freezing rain, rain and snow moves through the region.

Freezing rain warnings remain in effect across northern mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton.

Environment Canada says the freezing rain is expected throughout most of the region Friday. The precipitation will change to rain in the morning and early afternoon in some areas. Snow is also expected in western areas.

“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery,” a statement from the weather agency reads.

A Les Suêtes wind warning is also in effect in Inverness County - Mabou and north. Easterly wind gusts of up to 100km/h are expected from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrenece until near midnight.

Freezing rain warnings also remain in effect across most of southern New Brunswick. The precipitation is expected to change to snow late Friday morning.

Snowfall warnings are also in place in Fundy National Park, Kent County, Kouchibouguac National Park and Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick counties. Up to 20 cm is expected in those areas following a switch from rain and freezing rain.