Winter Storm Hits Nova Scotia, Leading to School Cancellations

It might officially be spring, but winter is making a full comeback across the province today, leading to plenty of school cancellations.

According to CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon, between five and 10 centimetres of snow are expected across Nova Scotia on Tuesday, with the potential for more than 10 centimetres in the province’s northeast, including Truro and Antigonish.

In Halifax, Environment Canada says there will be periods of snow that will begin mixing with ice pellets in the afternoon.

All schools in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education, the Strait Regional Centre for Education and the South Shore Regional Centre for Education are closed today due to the weather conditions.

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education says classes have been cancelled at Baddeck Academy, Rankin School of the Narrows, and Middle River. All other schools in the district will close two hours early.

Winter storm warnings have been issued across the province, urging residents to stay off the roads and take precautions for the inclement weather. It is recommended to stay indoors and keep updated on weather alerts.

For more information and updates on school closures, residents can visit the websites of their respective regional education centres or tune in to local news stations for the latest announcements.

Stay safe and warm during this unexpected winter storm in Nova Scotia!