Freezing rain, blowing snow expected to slam much of Eastern Canada

Environment Canada says most of Ontario can expect a mixed bag of precipitation, ranging from freezing rain in Ottawa to heavy snow along Lake Superior and up to 60 centimetres in Timmins.

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Those in Quebec can expect similar conditions, with the weather office forecasting up to 25 centimetres of snow in some areas north of Montreal.

Northern areas of New Brunswick, most of Nova Scotia and all of Prince Edward Island are also under a weather warning for possible freezing rain through tonight.

A yellow weather warning for high winds and blowing snow is in effect for areas of southwestern Newfoundland and Labrador, and freezing rain in northeastern Newfoundland.

Much of Canada has been blasted with a number of weather systems over the last week, ranging from blizzards and cold snaps to freezing rain.