What Happened
Nova Scotia is currently experiencing a significant winter storm, with heavy snow and high winds impacting the region. As of Tuesday morning, the Halifax Regional Municipality has reported ongoing snow-clearing efforts, focusing on main roads and sidewalks. Environment Canada issued a yellow-level winter storm warning for the area, predicting hazardous conditions with up to 25 cm of snow expected in Halifax and up to 50 cm in southwestern regions.
Why It Matters
The storm has led to widespread disruptions, including the closure of all public schools in Nova Scotia and delayed openings for several universities, including Dalhousie University and Saint Mary’s University. Additionally, Nova Scotia Power reported approximately 2,700 outages across the province, primarily affecting southwestern areas. The municipality has urged residents to avoid non-essential travel to facilitate snow-clearing operations.
What’s Next
At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, operations are ongoing, but several flights have been cancelled due to the storm. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The municipality has also rescheduled curbside solid waste collection for Tuesday to Saturday and will enforce a winter parking ban overnight on Wednesday.
