What Happened
Nova Scotia is currently experiencing significant storm closures due to heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions. Snow-clearing efforts were underway Tuesday morning as the province faced another bout of winter weather, with Environment Canada issuing a yellow-level winter storm warning for the region. The Halifax area was expected to receive up to 25 cm of snow, while some southwestern parts of the province could see up to 50 cm in the heaviest bands.
Why It Matters
The storm has led to widespread cancellations and delays across the province. All schools in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education are closed today, along with several other regional school boards including Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton-Victoria. Additionally, major universities such as Dalhousie University and Saint Mary’s University have delayed their openings, impacting students and faculty.
What’s Next
As of 7:50 a.m., Nova Scotia Power reported approximately 2,700 outages across the province, primarily in southwestern regions. Authorities are urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to facilitate snow-clearing operations. The situation is being monitored closely, and further updates on storm impacts and recovery efforts are expected as conditions evolve.
