What Happened
All public schools in Nova Scotia were closed on Tuesday due to severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall and high winds. The closures affected schools in all eight regional centres, with some university campuses also delaying their openings. The Halifax Regional Municipality announced that snow-clearing efforts were ongoing, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to facilitate these operations.
Why It Matters
The winter storm, which brought between 15 to 25 centimeters of snow across the province, with some southwestern areas expecting up to 50 centimeters, prompted a yellow-level winter storm warning from Environment Canada. The storm’s impact was significant enough to cause widespread school cancellations and delays, affecting not only education but also transportation, as several flights were canceled at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The municipality also rescheduled curbside waste collection and enforced a winter parking ban to aid in snow removal efforts.
What’s Next
As cleanup efforts continue, residents are advised to stay updated on travel conditions and school openings. The Halifax Regional Municipality is focusing on clearing main roads and sidewalks, while Nova Scotia Power reported approximately 2,700 outages across the province, primarily in southwestern regions. The situation remains dynamic, and further updates regarding school operations and weather conditions are expected in the coming days.
