Maritime weather: High winds to impact Maritimes [Video]

An area of low pressure is forecast to develop into a strong storm as it moves from the northeastern U.S. into the St. Lawrence River Valley late Wednesday into Thursday. Caught between that storm to the west and high pressure to the east, the Maritime provinces are likely to contend with high winds.

Lead up weather

It will be a cold night ahead for the region with low temperatures falling into a range of -4 C to -9 C except -10 C to -15 C in northern New Brunswick. Be cautious of any standing wet or slushy surfaces turning icy evening and night.

A round of light snow and rain is expected to move across the region on Tuesday. Little snow accumulation is expected for most parts of the Maritimes, but slippery spots should still be watched for as surfaces will be at and below freezing Tuesday morning. There is a higher chance …