Snow and rain forecast for Maritimes this week [Video]

As rainy and gusty weather clears the Maritimes Tuesday, a round of snow and rain is lined up for Thursday. Following that, a stronger coastal storm needs to be watched for possible heavier snow for parts of the region Saturday.

Rain and wind clears

New Brunswick, mainland Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will be clear of rain by early Tuesday evening. Rain will clear Cape Breton by mid-to-late evening.

Due to the speed of the weather system, rain totals are expected to be limited to a few to several millimetres in most cases.

The rain is accompanied by a gusty southerly wind. Gusts of 90 to 110 km/h are expected in northern Inverness County, Cape Breton and a wind warning is in effect there. The wind is forecast to diminish Tuesday evening and night.

Wednesday is generally fair with a mix of sun and cloud and highs of 3 to 8 degrees. A …