Active AlertsBoars Head Lighthouse, NS

Significant snowfall is possible.

Locations: the Valley and northern areas of the province.

Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.

Time span: Thursday afternoon until late Thursday night.

Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of significant snowfall across parts of the province on New Year's day, possibly mixed with rain Thursday evening. The forecast track continues to move northward resulting in warmer air moving across the province on Thursday impacting snowfall amounts. The heaviest snowfall amounts are expected over northern areas Thursday evening which could make travel conditions difficult.

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

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