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Winter storm warnings issued in Atlantic Canada, up to 40 centimetres expected

Jan 7, 2017 | 6:30 AM

HALIFAX — The Atlantic provinces are bracing for a winter wallop that could bring up to 40 centimetres of snow to parts of the region.

Environment Canada says a low pressure system will intensify as it tracks south of Nova Scotia on Saturday evening.

Winter storm warnings have been issued for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and for parts of eastern New Brunswick and western Newfoundland.

The national weather forecaster says up to 25 centimetres of snow is expected in eastern Nova Scotia by Sunday morning, with 40 centimetres expected elsewhere in the province.