RCMP warn of dangerous driving conditions amidst winter storms

CITYnews halifax / By Rachel Morgan

As Nova Scotia continues to dig itself out of the most recent winter storm, another one is fast approaching.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement saying snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and strong winds are expected.

The mixed precipitation can cause adverse weather conditions and first responders are asking people to stay off the roads for all non-essential travel.

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Similar conditions are expected to the most recent storm that hit the province late last week.

Between 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 and 11 a.m. Feb. 14, Nova Scotia RCMP responded to 26 collisions. Nine of these collisions resulted in injuries and one was fatal.

At 3 p.m. Saturday, many of the roads in and around Halifax are partially covered while roads in the north of Cape Breton have significant snow cover. Road conditions, including closures can be monitored online.