It’ll be a delayed start to the day for many.
A lot of cleanup to do after a major winter storm in Atlantic Canada.
Snow began falling yesterday afternoon and continued overnight.
Winds picked up, forcing the closure of highways due to zero visibility,
Sections of the Trans Canada were closed entirely, from the Confederation Bridge to St. Stephen, overnight. They are now reopening as plows are beginning their cleanup. Highway 15 in Greater Moncton was also shut down overnight. Check 511 NB online before you venture out.
There’s still a lot of blowing snow and near-zero visibility in some areas.
There have been a lot of reports of people stranded in cars overnight, as some tried to venture out during the bad weather. Some collisions were also reported.
No word yet on exactly how much snow fell overnight, but we’ll be checking in with Environment Canada this morning.
The first flights out of the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport and Saint John Airport are cancelled today. Check ahead if you have a trip planned.
Students have the day off today. Anglophone South, Francophone South and Anglophone East schools are closed.
