Expect to see some flurries this afternoon ahead of the storm that will bring significant snowfall to our region.
The storm will reach the province’s South Shore first, moving up from the Carolinas, before working its way up the Atlantic coastline overnight.
All of Nova Scotia is under a snowfall warning; Environment Canada Meteorologist, Ian Hubbard expects most areas of the province will see about 15 cm. However, some areas could see more, he says.
“It does look like the highest amounts are going to be right along the Atlantic coast. That goes right through from Yarmouth to Cape Breton and some of those amounts are going to be coming really close to 30 cm right along the coastline.”
Gusting winds up to 70 km/hr overnight will contribute to blowing snow. Hubbard encourages Nova Scotian’s to be careful on the roads.
“During the overnight hours, we will see some wind gusts… combined with the snow that’s falling, we could get some blowing snow and local conditions with poor visibility,” Hubbard says.
The storm isn’t expected to be in full swing on Cape Breton Island until after dark, with snow continuing there through Thursday morning.
