Active AlertsPictou, NS

Significant snowfall is possible.

Locations: northern mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton.

Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more over higher terrain.

Time span: ending tonight.

Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of significant snowfall across parts of the province this evening. Rain will mix with snow for some areas which could significantly lower snowfall amounts. There remains an unusually high degree of uncertainty as to where the highest accumulations will be.

Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance as delays or disruptions could occur.

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