Winter storm moves into Atlantic Canada, bringing wet snow and power outages
A powerful nor'easter struck Atlantic Canada on Wednesday, bringing heavy snow, rain, and strong winds. The storm disrupted travel, closed schools, and left thousands without power as it moved across the region.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) had warned of the storm’s impact on Tuesday, forecasting severe conditions for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. By Wednesday, snowfall warnings covered much of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, with predictions of up to 50 cm of snow by evening.
The storm forced school closures in parts of Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, marking the season’s first snow day for many. In Nova Scotia, some districts shut schools, though Halifax kept theirs open despite hazardous driving conditions north of the city. Heavy snow and poor visibility also led to the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Truro.
Power outages affected thousands of homes and businesses in Nova Scotia as the storm intensified. The system was expected to shift south of Newfoundland later on Wednesday, with snow continuing to accumulate overnight and into Thursday morning. Most of the precipitation fell as wet, heavy snow, though coastal areas saw some rain mixed in.
The nor'easter left widespread disruptions in its wake, from road closures to power cuts. As the storm moved away, snow accumulation persisted in Newfoundland, with further challenges expected into Thursday.
