Flights cancelled due to Maritime winter storm

The Maritime provinces are grappling with heavy snowfall, blowing snow and rain that has knocked out power and grounded flights today at the Halifax International Airport.

Environment Canada says the nor’easter has brought about 20 centimetres of snow to parts of New Brunswick, while Prince Edward Island can expect about 15 to 20 centimetres by Sunday’s end.

Northern Nova Scotia is expected to see about 20 centimetres of snow while blowing snow warnings have been issued for much of the province.

Meteorologist Andy Firth says the snow changed to rain in Halifax northeast to New Glasgow as the day went on, but it’s expected to change back to snow as the low pressure system tracks towards Cape Breton.

About 2,000 customers were without power in Nova Scotia as of this afternoon, while about 1,200 people were waiting for their power to be restored in Bouctouche, N.B.

The storm is expected to hit Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday, with wind warnings in effect for southern parts of the island and up to 45 centimetres of snow in the forecast for eastern Labrador.

To check flights out of Pearson International Airport, visit the GTAA website.

 

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