The storm system could dump up to 10-25 cm of wet snow over the coming days with up to 30 centimetres in the northeast areas of New Brunswick, leading to possible power outages.
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Prince Edward Islanders are going to have to put up with a few days of messy weather, but may be rewarded with some clear skies for the eclipse on Monday.
Thousands are without power on Thursday as strong winds and heavy rain sweep across Nova Scotia.Rainfall and wind warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for most of the province. CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin says between 20 to 50 millimetres of rain is forecasted and wind gusts between 90 to 100 km/h are likely. She said temperatures are expected to fall below zero by the afternoon on the mainland and later Thursday on Cape Breton. About 31,000 outages were reported by Nova Scotia Pow