Snow in several regions of the Atlantic Sunday and Monday

Environment Canada issued several weather alerts Saturday warning that heavy snow accumulations are expected starting Sunday in Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

In the northern part of Nova Scotia and in parts of Cape Breton, the federal agency is forecasting snow accumulations of up to 5 to 15 cm between Sunday and Monday. Gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are also expected.

In western Cape Breton, in Inverness County, north of Mabou, and in Victoria County, gusts of 80 to 100 km/h and 20 to 30 cm of snow are expected. . However, accumulations could reach up to 60 cm in the highlands.

Snow in eastern Prince Edward Island

In Kings and Queens Counties, Prince Edward Islanders should expect snow accumulations of 5 to 15 cm. For their part, winds will reach 70 to 90 km/h.

The strong winds that will accompany the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. Travel could become difficultwe can read in a special weather bulletin published Saturday morning.

Dangerous winter conditions in many regions of NL.

Environment Canada warns that a mix of rain, wind and snow is expected in several areas of Newfoundland and Labrador starting Saturday evening. The bad weather will continue until Monday.

It’s actually a weather bomb coming from the southexplain Wanda Battena meteorologist from Environment Canada Gander.

Wind warnings were issued for the south, center and north of the province with gusts reaching 120 km/h in some areas.

In the Northern Peninsula as well as in the regions of Green Bay and of White BayEnvironment Canada is forecasting 20 cm of snow. Road visibility will be significantly reduced due to wind and blowing snow.

A rain warning is also in effect for the Avalon Peninsula. By Monday evening, around 50 mm of rain could fall in this region.

Generally speaking, winds of 80 to 100 km/h with localized gusts of 110 km/h are expected.said Mrs. Batten.

Very strong winds will blow across the entire region during the night from Saturday to Sunday, she adds.

A warning is also in effect due to very large waves and higher than normal water levels between Sunday and Monday along the eastern coast of the province.

According to Environment Canada, waves could reach 6 to 8 meters in height between Sunday and Monday morning.

Coastal flooding is possible along the coastline. Coastal erosion is possible in areas at riskwe can read in the warning from this federal agency.

According to Wanda Batten, the weather system seems set to intensify. She expects more warnings to be issued on Sunday. For example, a special weather statement would be about to be issued due to snow accumulations expected in the eastern and northeastern part of the province.

With information from Jenna Headof CBC