Active AlertsChester Area Middle School, NS

A major winter storm is expected.

Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, except potentially 40 to 50 cm along the coast.

Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 80 km/h, except 100 over exposed areas.

Locations: Shelburne, Queens and Lunenburg counties.

Time span: Monday morning until early Tuesday.

Remarks: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. Snowfall rates may exceed 5 cm/hr at times Monday afternoon and evening. Heavy wet snow is expected to transition to rain along the Atlantic coast Monday evening.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.