Most of the province is shut down today as a blizzard hits the region.
However it looks like the worst of the snowfall is over in Yarmouth.
Main Street in Yarmouth right now. Almost looks like the sun is trying to peek out. #NSStorm pic.twitter.com/QPFjxdVoxr
— Y95 – CJLS (@CJLSRadio) February 13, 2017
Bill Thurston with the Department of Transportation in Yarmouth says most main roads are passable.
“We’re pretty good on our side roads, but we’re not quite finished there. Tonight we’ll be hitting the gravel roads.”
Thurston says they are still encouraging people to stay off the roads.
They’ve encountered a few abandoned vehicles today.
Thurston says if you have to leave your vehicle, it’s important to notify the RCMP.
View from our #NovaScotia RCMP cruiser = none. Responding to calls from people venturing out. #RCMPNS asks you to please stay off the roads pic.twitter.com/vJ1wcB7D6R
— RCMP, Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) February 13, 2017
Storm surge created some flooding conditions along coastal areas today, especially in Shelburne County.
Donna Rennehan sent us this video taken at Gunning Cove Wharf in Shelburne during high tide today. #NSStorm pic.twitter.com/JRW4QOB2Uj
— Y95 – CJLS (@CJLSRadio) February 13, 2017
As of 4pm, Nova Scotia Power says there were around 40 power outages in Southwestern Nova Scotia.
In all, over 14,000 NSP customers are in the dark.
Estimated restoration times vary due to the severity of the blizzard, as crews battle conditions.
Find latest estimated restoration times at https://t.co/cKMppFqg0n. Individual ETRs may be updated once crews assess damage. #nsstorm
— Nova Scotia Power (@nspowerinc) February 13, 2017
