Stalled low keeps Atlantic Canada stuck under a blanket of snow

Although much of the country remains unusually free from any major winter storms, a strong blocking pattern has kept Atlantic Canada under the spell of a stubborn set-up this week.

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As the blocking pattern remains over the north Atlantic, the powerful storm that tracked into the region this past weekend will continue to meander until the end of the week. It will slowly weaken, but will still bring blustery conditions, along with rain and snow showers at times.

Through Friday:

Over the past few days, scattered snow showers have moved across the region, as several troughs associated with the low retrograde back into the area. This pattern will continue through the end of the week.

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Northern Newfoundland and Labrador will continue to see the highest snowfall accumulations, with the low sitting over the area. A widespread 10-20 cm of snow is forecast by the time all is said and done, with as much as 40 cm possible in some of the harder-hit areas.

Along the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, there could be some mixing with light rain or even light freezing drizzle at times.

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Strong northwesterly winds blowing across the St. Lawrence seaway will continue to drive snow squalls through eastern New Brunswick, and PEI, and western Newfoundland.

Drivers are urged to plan ahead, and adjust to the changing and deteriorating conditions. Major routes like Highway 2 through Moncton, and 104 into Nova Scotia will be snow covered and slippery at times.

Highway 430 along the Long Range Mountains in Newfoundland, and Highway 1 from Gander and westward will also be snow covered and slick.

Above seasonal temperatures will dominate through mid-January, but colder weather will spread into the Maritimes for a few days late week. The storm track for the most part is expected to be well south of the region next week, but could then shift north, possibly bringing impacts to the region during the second half of January.

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