Powerful winter storm sweeps Maritime provinces, creating treacherous conditions

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A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the Maritimes today, blanketing much of the region in heavy, blowing snow and prompting officials to warn of hazardous travel conditions, widespread closures and the potential for power outages.

HALIFAX - A powerful winter storm swept across the Maritimes on Saturday, blanketing much of the region in heavy, blowing snow and causing road closures, power outages and widespread cancellations.

A flurry of closures were announced throughout the day in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, including universities, libraries, COVID-19 clinics and businesses. Flights, ferries and public transit were also delayed or cancelled due to weather. He said freezing rain can stick to power lines and tree limbs, making them heavier and more susceptible to breaking as the winds pick up with gusts as high as 100 km/h in the forecast.

 

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