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20-30+ cm of snow as long-duration storm hits Atlantic Canada

Accumulations of 20-30+ cm are likely through Tuesday, with the heaviest snow expected around the Bay of Fundy and across all of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton.

Snow amounts are increasing for Prince Edward Island, where 20-30 cm is now in the forecast. The highest totals in New Brunswick will include southern sections, as well as those bordering the Northumberland Strait, where 20-30 cm of snow is expected.

Impacts to Newfoundland continue to evolve. At this time, around 10 cm of snow is forecast through Tuesday for St. John’s, with 15-25 cm across southwestern sections of the island.

Stiff wind gusts will accompany the snowfall. Communities across coastal Nova Scotia, as well as Prince Edward Island, will see 60-80 km/h gusts, with 40-60 km/h gusts forecast for New Brunswick.

The potential exists for wind gusts up to 100 km/h for southern sections of the Avalon Peninsula late Tuesday.

Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on your forecast across Atlantic Canada.

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