Freezing rain hits northwestern N.S

CITYnews halifax / By Rachel Morgan

If you’re going to be out and about today be extra careful on the roads. Another blast of winter is headed to Nova Scotia.

Freezing rain warnings are in effect for Annapolis and Kings Counties. Environment Canada says precipitation will begin this morning as a mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain. Throughout the afternoon that will transition into rain.

Freezing rain is also expected from Yarmouth up to Amherst.

Hants, Colchester, Pictou and Antigonish Counties are under a special weather statement with Environment Canada saying a mix of wintry weather is expected throughout the day.

The weather is likely to create difficult driving conditions and residents are asked to adjust their travel plans accordingly.

More uncetain weather can be expected throughout the week as temperatures hover above normal.