Active AlertsLemarchant-St. Thomas School, NS

Yellow Warning - Winter Storm

Issued at Sun 5:03 AM Feb. 22
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 70 km/h, except 90 over exposed areas.

Time span: Monday morning until early Tuesday.

Remarks: Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow. Snow is expected to transition to rain along the Atlantic coast Monday evening.

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

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.

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.

Recommended Action


Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

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