While the storm has tapered off across Halifax, it will take some time to get city streets cleaned up due to the high winds and drifting snow.
City Transit:
Busses are back on the street. All routes are on their snow plan, and there may be scattered disruptions to some routes.
The city pulled buses off the streets last night at 9:00 as the storm hit hard. That includes ferry service and the Access-A bus.
Parks & Recreation:
Most recreation centres are open now, however Halifax Parks and Recreation advises you call the centre you plan to visit first to make sure.
Many municipal recreation facilities delayed opening Saturday morning because of the bad weather.
Overnight winter parking ban:
The winter parking ban is on again tonight. Any car parked on the street between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday morning can be towed to make way for snow clearing operations.
<strong>Stanfield Airport:</strong>
As you can imagine numerous flights in and out of the airport in Halifax have been delayed or cancelled. Travellers are advised to call ahead.
#NSStorm is causing several delays and cancellations. Our Winter Operations team is working hard to keep the runway clear.
Confirm your flight status with your airline or at https://t.co/XH0BBUYgCb before coming to the airport. pic.twitter.com/4OeAaY217h
— Halifax Stanfield (@HfxStanfield) January 15, 2022
<strong>Update on snow clearing operations</strong>
Operations are active in all areas applying de-icing materials to streets. Surfaces are snow covered and winter conditions, including strong winds, are present. For further information and updates, visit halifax.ca/snow.
<strong>Impact of COVID-19 on municipal service standards</strong>
Due to resourcing challenges as a result of the impacts of COVID-19, including employee exposures and provincially mandated self-isolation and testing requirements, service standards are expected to be impacted. This includes Halifax Transit, solid waste collection, some recreation centres and other municipal operations.
<strong>Library Service</strong>
All Halifax locations are closed today.
<strong>Support for those experiencing homelessness</strong>
St. Matthew’s Church will continue to operate as a warming centre during daytime hours until Monday. The George Dixon Center will open again tonight from 9 pm – 9 am.
