Winter Storm Moves Into Atlantic Canada, Bringing Heavy Wet Snow and High Winds

Water Street in downtown St. John's was quiet on March 8, 2024 as most businesses did not open due to a winter weather event. The Canadian Press/Paul Daly

Wintry weather is descending upon parts of Atlantic Canada as a nor'easter brings heavy snow, rain and strong winds to the region Wednesday.

Environment Canada has had a patchwork of orange and yellow snowfall warnings in effect across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland since Tuesday.