A winter storm approaches Mainland Nova Scotia for Tuesday night and continues into Wednesday.

 

A low pressure system will develop near Cape Cod on Tuesday and track northeastward towards Nova Scotia Tuesday night. This storm will bring snow for most of Mainland Nova Scotia beginning Tuesday evening over southwestern areas with a change over to rain along the Atlantic coastline overnight.

 

Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres is expected over southwestern areas with amounts near 5 centimetres for Northern Nova Scotia by Wednesday morning. The snow will persist throughout much of Wednesday as the storm moves towards Newfoundland with further snowfall amounts possible on Wednesday.

 

Those planning travel or other weather sensitive activities on Wednesday are advised to monitor the forecast and road conditions before travelling.

 

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

 

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.

 

Source: Release