A low-pressure system moving out of New England will bring a mix of snow and rain to Nova Scotia Friday. Special weather statements A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for a large portion of Nova Scotia. Areas not under the statement are locations where either mostly rain is expected or where the precipitation will be light. The statements call for up to 5 cm of snow Friday morning into Friday afternoon. Snow accumulation most likely for interior areas of the province and at higher terrain. The most significant impact could be slick spots on roads and some reduced visibility for the Friday morning commute. Residents should take extra time and space on the roads. Spots that could be slick Due to the mix of precipitation beginning before sunrise, air temperatures will be cold enough that slick spots could develop on road surfaces. Drivers should be cautious commuting the 8, 10, 12, 101, and 102 Friday morning. Slick spots could develop on the parts of the routes that cross the interior. Likewise, the 4 and the 104 passing the Mount Thom area and moving east could get slick. The roads in Cape Breton winding up into the Highlands could see some accumulation as well. Generally some caution is warranted through Friday morning for any of the roads moving away from coastal areas and climbing into higher terrain. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island The weather system isn’t expected to have much impact on the other Maritimes provinces. There is a chance of some light snow along the Bay of Fundy coastline of New Brunswick. Some isolated flurries for the remainder of the province. A light rain or showers expected for Prince Edward Island.
