Atlantic Canada has been hit with its first nor’easter of the season.
The snowstorm slammed the region overnight Saturday and heavy winds were expected to continue in Newfoundland overnight Sunday.
Many Nova Scotians woke up Sunday needing to dust off their snow shovels. Slippery road conditions also made Sunday a busy day for the province’s tow truck operators and snowplough drivers. Some ferry crossings in the province were cancelled as well as many flights out of Halifax’s Stanfield International Airport.
Other Atlantic provinces are experiencing everything from snow to heavy rain to howling wind.
On Sunday, Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for much of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Up to 20 cm was expected in some parts.
Much of that snowfall was expected to turn into showers overnight Sunday.
While weather warnings had ended in the Halifax area by Sunday evening, wind warnings remained in place for St. John’s.
“Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur,” said an Environment Canada alert for St. John’s. “Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.”
For a full list of public weather alerts, visit weather.gc.ca.
