What Happened
All public schools in Nova Scotia were closed on Tuesday due to a severe winter storm that brought heavy snow and high winds to the province. The storm resulted in school closures across all eight regional centres, with some university campuses also delaying their openings.
Why It Matters
The Halifax Regional Municipality reported that crews were focused on clearing main roads and sidewalks, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to facilitate cleanup efforts. Environment Canada had issued a yellow-level winter storm warning, predicting hazardous conditions with snow accumulation ranging from 15 to 25 centimeters, and potentially exceeding 40 centimeters in southwestern areas. The storm also caused significant disruptions, including flight cancellations at Halifax Stanfield International Airport and power outages affecting approximately 2,700 customers across the province.
What’s Next
As cleanup efforts continue, the municipality has rescheduled curbside collection of solid waste for Saturday and will enforce a winter parking ban during early morning hours. Residents are advised to stay updated on travel conditions and school reopening announcements as the situation evolves.
