Storm watch: 15-25cm expected (Posted Jan 27 5:30p)

Snowfall amounts: generally 15 to 25 cm. Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 70 km/h, possibly close to 90 km/h along exposed coastal areas. Locations: most of mainland Nova Scotia.

Time span: beginning overnight Sunday night and persisting through the day Monday. Remarks: The snow will be combined with strong northeasterly winds which will cause extensive blowing snow over exposed areas.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

Via Environment Canada

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