Winter Storm Watch Issued for Western Nova Scotia; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch (yellow watch) for portions of Nova Scotia. The alert is currently in effect as an intense low-pressure system is forecast to pass south of the province.

Affected Areas

The primary areas impacted include the western half of Nova Scotia, with specific alerts noted for Kings County.

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant winter weather conditions as the system moves through the region:

• Total Snowfall: Accumulations are expected to range between 15 and 25 cm.
• Wind Speeds: Maximum northeast wind gusts are expected to reach near 90 km/h.
• Visibility: Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
• Coastal Impacts: Higher than normal water levels are anticipated along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia on Monday night.

Timeline

The weather event is expected to span from Monday through Tuesday morning. Snow is forecast to spread across southwestern Nova Scotia late Monday morning, reaching northwestern areas by the afternoon. The onset of snow will be accompanied by strengthening northeast winds. Conditions are expected to begin improving on Tuesday morning.

What You Should Do

• Travel with Caution: Roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate. Prepare for sudden changes in visibility while driving.
• Prepare for Outages: Local utility outages are possible due to the combination of heavy snow and high wind gusts.
• Stay Informed: Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
• Report Severe Weather: To report severe weather, you can email [email protected] or post reports on X using the hashtag #NSStorm.