A significant East Coast winter storm is winding down Saturday after bringing more than 20 cm of snow to parts of the Maritimes.
Folks across the Maritimes will spend the weekend digging out from the wind-blown snowfall, which left hefty accumulations across much of Nova Scotia, including Halifax, as well as portions of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
DON’T MISS: Hulking storms surround Canada on the winter solstice
Atlantic Canada winter storm forecast snow totals through Saturday – Dec. 21, 2024
Across the Gulf, a messy mix of snow, ice, and rain continued across Newfoundland through the second half of the day Saturday.
Power outages and tough travel due to significant icing were a concern as freezing rain encrusted much of central Newfoundland. Temperatures remained warm enough for mainly rain across the Avalon Peninsula.
Temperatures will plunge behind this wintry system, remaining solidly below zero through Christmas morning—virtually assuring a white Christmas for anyone who got accumulating snow from this storm. Beware the risk for slick spots as freshly plowed or shovelled surfaces may re-freeze as temperatures fall.
See some of the photos and videos from the storm, below.
WATCH: Travellers worry about snowstorm travel delays across Atlantic Canada
Click here to view the video