Snow began falling earlier this afternoon in the Tri-Counties making roads slippery.
Heavy snow/strong winds expected across the province. Travel will be affected. Pls monitor rd conditions. Stay off rds if possible.
— NS_TIR (@NS_TIR) January 7, 2017
Environment Canada’s Winter Storm Warning remains in effect.
Strong northeasterly winds and blowing snow will develop by Sunday morning as the low intensifies.
The forecaster says snow will change through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain over eastern areas of the province by Sunday morning.
Snowfall amounts of 30 to 40 cm are expected over western and central Nova Scotia with 20 to 30 cm over eastern portions of the province.
NS is expecting a winter storm with up to 30 centimetres in some areas. For weather warnings and info visit: https://t.co/qwczn8OFc7
— Nova Scotia EMO (@nsemo) January 7, 2017
Environment Canada says to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
