The provincial hockey championship in P.E.I. and The Moose Run Road Race in Nova Scotia were cancelled Sunday due to a massive snowstorm but the weather didn't deter the P.E.I. Cricket Association from playing in the snow.

On his Facebook page, Kehar Singh, a research scientist at the University of Prince Edward Island, wrote: "The field is covered in snow but no one seems to mind. They say the snow helps beginners learn the sport #PEI."

The Maritimes and Newfoundland had to contend with blizzard conditions, loads of snow and strong winds, with some areas in P.E.I. projected to receive up to 40 cm of snow.

The Weather Network said "snow totals are expected to hover between 20 to 25 cms in Halifax, but other parts of the Maritimes could see localized amounts approaching 50 centimetres by the time the system moves out."

And Environment Canada issued blizzard warnings for parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

"Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and visibility frequently near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring," said Environment Canada in a statement. "An intensifying low pressure system passing just south of Nova Scotia brings snow over the region today. Strengthening northeasterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h will result in blizzard conditions."

Bad weather forced the closing of the Canso Causeway, linking Cape Breton Island to the Nova Scotia penninsula, to be temporarily be closed to high-sided vehicles Sunday afternoon.

If you're flying in and out of the region, you're advised to call your airline before heading to the airport.