Storm: up to 30 cm of snow forecast in places in the Maritimes

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Snowfall forecast in places in the Maritimes for Friday evening and Saturday risks disrupting road traffic during this last weekend before Christmas.

Mainland Nova Scotia will receive the lion’s share, 15 to 30 cm of snow, Environment Canada estimates. Cape Breton would receive approximately 15 cm of snow.

Northeast winds during snowfall could cause blowing snow, reducing visibility at times.

Sleet or rain could fall in the eastern part of the province rather than snow on Saturday morning, which would reduce the total amount of snow forecast for these regions.

New Brunswick

The heaviest snowfall in New Brunswick is forecast for areas extending from Fundy to the southeastern tip.

These regions could receive 15 cm of snow, or more, from Friday evening to Saturday evening, according to Environment Canada.

Prince Edward Island

Residents across Prince Edward Island should expect a total new snow accumulation of 15 cm or more.

Northeast winds could reach 70 to 80 km/h at times.

These weather conditions will continue during the evening, night and Saturday into the evening.