A significant storm is expected to impact multiple regions in Canada and the northeastern United States, triggering winter weather alerts and creating hazardous road conditions.
Heavy snow accumulations, caused by various weather systems and lake-effect snow bands, will affect New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and areas like Watertown, NY, with some regions seeing more than 50 cm (20 inches). Travel is likely to be difficult or impossible in some areas. Here are the details:
New Brunswick: Snowfall Warning
Expected Accumulation: 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)
Affected Region: Most of New Brunswick
Timing: Tonight through Friday morning
Details: Rain or snow will begin this afternoon or evening, transitioning to snow before ending on Friday.
Nova Scotia: Snowfall Warning
Affected Regions: Cumberland, Inverness (Mabou and north), and Victoria counties
Expected Accumulation: 5–10 cm (2–4 inches)
Timing: Tonight through early Friday morning
Ontario: Lake-Effect Snow Warnings
Thunder Bay Region
Daily Accumulation: 10–20 cm (4–8 inches)
Timing: Through Saturday night
Details: Persistent lake-effect snow from Lake Nipigon, with total accumulations exceeding 50 cm (20 inches) by Saturday.
Sault Ste. Marie and Northern Michigan
Additional Accumulation: 20–35 cm (8–14 inches) by Friday morning
Timing: Through Friday morning, possibly resuming Friday evening
Details: Lake-effect snow bands will continue, significantly reducing visibility at times.
Hanover – Chatsworth Regions
Expected Accumulation: Over 20 cm (8 inches) by Friday night into Saturday
Timing: Starting tonight and continuing through the weekend
Details: Lake-effect snow from Lake Huron will vary widely by location, with some areas receiving over 50 cm (20 inches) by the end of the weekend.
Huntsville – Parry Sound Regions
Expected Accumulation: Over 30 cm (12 inches) by Friday night into Saturday
Timing: Tonight through Sunday morning
Details: Intense lake-effect snow bands will bring rapid accumulation, with heavy, wet snow potentially causing isolated power outages.
Watertown, NY: Lake-Effect Snowstorm Warning
Timing: Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 PM (EST)
Expected Accumulation: 90–120 cm (3–4 feet)
Affected Region: Eastern Lake Ontario, including northern Tug Hill and areas south and east of Watertown
Details: Travel will be very difficult to impossible in the heaviest snow bands.
Maine and New Hampshire: Winter Storm Warning
Timing: Thursday 10 AM to Friday 4 AM (EST)
Expected Accumulation: 15–25 cm (6–10 inches)
Affected Regions: South-central, west-central, and western Maine, as well as northern New Hampshire
Details: Locally heavy snow bands will cause rapid accumulation, with heavy, wet snow increasing the risk of power outages. Hazardous conditions are expected during the Thursday evening commute.
Stay informed on winter weather alerts and road conditions: meteo.gc.ca/ and www.wunderground.com/
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