HALIFAX — A powerful winter storm has swept across Nova Scotia, bringing heavy snowfall and high winds that have significantly disrupted daily life and triggered widespread safety warnings. Environment Canada has issued alerts for the province’s Atlantic coast, predicting a steady accumulation of snow that is expected to continue through Tuesday morning.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, authorities have declared a snow day for several regions. All schools in Shelburne County and throughout the South Shore were ordered closed on Monday. In other areas, including Cape Breton, school boards opted for early dismissals to ensure students and staff could return home before the peak of the storm.
According to the latest reports from Environment Canada, snowfall totals are expected to reach up to 10 cm in the corridor between Halifax and Shelburne. The eastern regions, including Sydney, are bracing for even higher accumulations of up to 15 cm. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds has led to reduced visibility on the roads, prompting officials to advise against non-essential travel as driving conditions become increasingly hazardous.
The maritime sector has also been hit hard by the inclement weather. Marine Atlantic has been forced to cancel or reschedule ferry services departing from North Sydney. Additionally, the Fundy Rose service operating out of Digby was suspended due to high winds in the Bay of Fundy. While neighboring New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are expecting light flurries, no formal weather warnings have been issued for those provinces at this time.
Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts, as the storm is predicted to intensify over the coming hours before tapering off tomorrow morning.
