The expected bad weather could affect travel at the end of the week. Authorities have asked drivers to be vigilant on the roads. (File photo)
In addition, a Suêtes wind warning has been issued for western Cape Breton.
Gusts could reach 110 km/h in Inverness County, Mabou and the north overnight from Saturday to Sunday.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, some areas are affected by potentially destructive wind warnings.
A Wreckhouse Wind Warning has also been issued in the Port aux Basques area. Gusts could reach 150 km/h on Sunday morning.
Gusts of 80 km/h are also expected Sunday morning and afternoon in St-George Bay, Postville — Makkovik and Hopedale and surrounding areas. In some areas near the coast, winds could reach 100 km/h.
Less than 5 cm of snow is expected in places, which could cause blowing snow.
The only Atlantic province without a weather alert, a special weather bulletin still highlights that 10 to 15 cm of snow could fall on Saturday in Prince County.
Snow is expected to change to rain overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Sunday morning, Prince County could receive another round of snow or sleet.