Halifax-area sidewalks coated in ice following rain and freeze

Many sidewalks in the Halifax-area are coated in ice Monday morningfollowing Sundays rain and overnight freeze, making for a difficult commute for pedestrians.

The city says sand and salt will help with traction, but it will need to be spread multiple times in areas where water has pooled and then frozen.

• Roof leaks force closure of some Halifax-area schools, ice rink

• Weather warnings in store for most of Maritimes

Sidewalks in parts of the region are very slippery.

Where I live, the sidewalks are just complete ice, says Jennifer Bower, who pushes her son in a stroller and worries about slipping.

Worstwinter ever, so far.

Lisa MacPherson, who hands out the Metro paper, says she had difficulty getting from her apartment to the bus stop this morning.

I wish I had brought my skates, she says.