Maritimes to be hit with heavy snow and extreme cold

Another major winter storm is headed for the Maritime provinces, creating potentially hazardous conditions, Environment Canada warnedSaturdaymorning.

Storm warnings are in effect for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and most of New Brunswick. Some parts of New Brunswick are also under extreme cold alerts.

The storm will bring heavy snow and winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour overnightSaturdayintoSunday.

Snowfall amounts

Environment Canada warns of up to 40 centimetres of snow in Nova Scotia and 30 centimetres in Prince Edward Island. Snowfall amounts will be lower in New Brunswick, where up to 25 centimetres is forecast for the southern partof the province.

In Nova Scotia, the snow is forecast to change to rain, bringing up to 25 millimetres before the system passes.

The storm will also create pounding surf along the Atlantic coast.

Extreme cold

In areas of northern New Brunswick, extreme cold is an issue today, with wind chills of -35 Celsius forecast.

To keep track of the latest closures and cancellations, visit CBC's Storm Centre.