weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: northern mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more over higher terrain.
Time span: ending tonight.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of significant snowfall across parts of the province this evening. Rain will mix with snow for some areas which could significantly lower snowfall amounts. There remains an unusually high degree of uncertainty as to where the highest accumulations will be.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Jan 02, 2026 05:33
Until: Jan 02, 2026 09:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: tonight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
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From: Jan 01, 2026 14:52
Until: Jan 02, 2026 09:00
weather
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From: Jan 02, 2026 06:16
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:16
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Jan 02, 2026 06:16
Until: Jan 02, 2026 07:16
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: tonight
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
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From: Jan 01, 2026 08:41
Until: Jan 02, 2026 00:41
wind
Strong winds with damaging wind gusts are expected.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 140 km/h.
Time span: beginning overnight tonight then diminishing Tuesday morning.
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High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 29, 2025 14:43
Until: Dec 30, 2025 16:00
freezing rain
Freezing rain expected tonight.
Locations: Cape Breton.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Freezing rain amounts: 2 mm except possibly up to 10 mm over the Highlands.
Time span: beginning tonight and changing to rain early Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Mostly rain will occur at lower elevations and along coastal areas.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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.
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From: Dec 29, 2025 14:49
Until: Dec 30, 2025 12:00
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions continue.
Additional snowfall: 5 to 10 cm.
Maximum wind gusts: northwest 80 km/h.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Time span: continuing until this evening.
Remarks: Snow combined with strong winds and blowing snow will taper off this evening. The highest accumulations will be over the Highlands.
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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.
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From: Dec 28, 2025 08:33
Until: Dec 28, 2025 23:27
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions continue.
Additional snowfall: 2 to 4 cm.
Maximum wind gusts: northwest 80 km/h.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Time span: continuing until this evening.
Remarks: Snow combined with strong winds and blowing snow will taper off this evening.
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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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 28, 2025 14:35
Until: Dec 28, 2025 23:01
weather
Significant period of freezing rain is expected.
Potential freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours or more.
Time span: beginning Monday morning over western areas of the province, reaching Cape Breton Monday evening.
Remarks: Freezing rain will change to rain from west to east during the day Monday and Monday night as temperatures rising above zero. Additionally winds will strengthen out of the east to southeast gusting to 70 km/h except gusting over 100 km/h from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence overnight Monday night.
Accumulations of ice may create slippery and hazardous travel or walking conditions.
Ice buildup on trees and utility infrastructure may cause damage or outages.
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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.
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From: Dec 28, 2025 02:06
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:06
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions continue.
Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm.
Maximum wind gusts: northwest 80 km/h.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Time span: continuing until Sunday evening.
Remarks: Snow combined with strong winds and blowing snow will taper off Sunday evening. The highest accumulations will over the Highlands.
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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.
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From: Dec 28, 2025 02:01
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:01
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Total snowfall: 20 to 40 cm with higher amounts possible over the Highlands.
Maximum wind gusts: northwest 80 km/h.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Time span: this afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
Remarks: Snow combined with strong winds and blowing snow will begin this afternoon and continue through to Sunday afternoon when the winds will ease and snow will taper to scattered flurries. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm are forecast by Sunday afternoon with the highest amounts falling over the Highlands.
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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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 27, 2025 08:52
Until: Dec 28, 2025 06:22
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm with higher amounts possible over the Highlands.
Maximum wind gusts: northwest 80 km/h.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Time span: Saturday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
Remarks: Snow combined with strong winds and blowing snow will begin Saturday afternoon and continue through to Sunday afternoon when the winds will ease and snow will taper to scattered flurries. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are forecast by Sunday morning with some additional snowfall expected through the day Sunday.
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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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 26, 2025 19:47
Until: Dec 27, 2025 17:37
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Location: Cape Breton.
Total snowfall: 15 to 20 cm in snow squalls, potentially higher for the Highlands.
Maximum wind gusts: northerly 50 km/h.
Time span: continuing until Tuesday evening.
Remarks: A cold north to northwesterly flow will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. There is the potential for one pronounced snowsquall line to develop overnight in which a snowsquall warning may be required.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 23, 2025 01:58
Until: Dec 23, 2025 17:58
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Location: Cape Breton.
Total snowfall: 15 to 20 cm in snow squalls, potentially higher for the Highlands.
Maximum wind gusts: northerly 50 km/h.
Time span: this evening and Tuesday.
Remarks: A cold north to northwesterly flow will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will combine with fresh fallen snow to create blowing snow.
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Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 22, 2025 19:55
Until: Dec 23, 2025 11:55
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Location: Inverness, Victoria and Richmond county.
Total snowfall: possibly 15 to 20 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northerly 50 km/h.
Time span: this evening and Tuesday.
Remarks: A cold north to northwesterly flow will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will combine with fresh fallen snow to create blowing snow.
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Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
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From: Dec 22, 2025 10:55
Until: Dec 23, 2025 06:26
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Location: Inverness and Victoria county.
Total snowfall: possibly 15 to 20 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northerly 50 km/h.
Time span: this evening and Tuesday.
Remarks: A cold north to northwesterly flow will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will combine with fresh fallen snow to create blowing snow.
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Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
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From: Dec 22, 2025 08:45
Until: Dec 23, 2025 00:45
weather
Periods of snow continued today.
Locations: eastern Cape Breton Counties.
Additional snowfall: up to 5 cm.
Anticipated snowfall totals: 10 to 15 cm.
Time span: ending later this afternoon.
Remarks: Roads may become difficult to navigate in quickly accumulating snow. Visibility may suddenly be reduced at times. Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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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.
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From: Dec 15, 2025 14:36
Until: Dec 16, 2025 00:03
weather
A period of heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow is possible.
Locations: northern and eastern Nova Scotia
Potential snowfall: 20 cm or more.
Potential wind gusts: northwesterly 70 to 90 km/h.
Time span: Sunday night and Monday.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system will bring snow, strong winds and blowing snow Sunday night resulting in deteriorating conditions throughout the night. Motorists and those traveling should prepare for significant snow accumulations that may affect travel.
The exact track of this system is still uncertain at this time, but should it track closer to the province, warnings may be required with future forecast updates..
Check road conditions, transit, ferry or flight status well in advance as delays or disruptions could occur.
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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.
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From: Dec 13, 2025 20:27
Until: Dec 14, 2025 12:27
snow squall
Snow squalls are occurring. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north.
Additional snowfall: up to 25 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 70 km/h.
Time span: until Saturday morning.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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.
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From: Dec 13, 2025 02:38
Until: Dec 13, 2025 18:38
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected to continue tonight.
Additional snowfall: up to 10 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: Victoria County
Time span: continuing until early Saturday morning.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 13, 2025 02:36
Until: Dec 13, 2025 12:00
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected today.
Additional snowfall: up to 15 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: Victoria County
Time span: continuing until early Saturday morning.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 12, 2025 19:49
Until: Dec 13, 2025 11:49
snow squall
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 12, 2025 14:51
Until: Dec 13, 2025 11:49
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected today.
Total snowfall: up to 15 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: Victoria County
Time span: continuing until early Saturday morning.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 12, 2025 17:11
Until: Dec 13, 2025 09:11
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected today.
Total snowfall: up to 30 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: northern Cape Breton.
Time span: continuing until early Saturday morning.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 12, 2025 08:47
Until: Dec 13, 2025 06:51
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected tonight and Friday.
Total snowfall: up to 30 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: northern Cape Breton.
Time span: Beginning tonight and continuing Friday and potentially Friday night.
Remarks: Showers or flurries will change to periods of snow later tonight. Very low visibilities are likely in areas of heaviest snow and in blowing snow, especially if snowsqualls develop. Conditions will begin to improve in the early morning hours on Saturday.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 12, 2025 01:37
Until: Dec 12, 2025 17:37
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected tonight and Friday.
Total snowfall: up to 30 cm in areas of heaviest snow by Saturday morning, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: northern Cape Breton.
Time span: beginning tonight and continuing Friday and potentially Friday night.
Remarks: showers or flurries early this evening will change to periods of snow later tonight. Very low visibilities are likely in areas of heaviest snow and in blowing snow, especially if snowsqualls develop. Conditions will begin to improve in the early morning hours on Saturday.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 11, 2025 19:50
Until: Dec 12, 2025 11:50
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected tonight and Friday.
Total snowfall: up to 20 cm in areas of heaviest snow, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: northern Cape Breton.
Time span: beginning tonight and continuing Friday.
Remarks: showers or flurries early this evening will change to periods of snow later tonight. Very low visibilities are likely in areas of heaviest snow and in blowing snow, especially if snowsqualls develop.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 11, 2025 14:58
Until: Dec 12, 2025 06:58
snow squall
Periods of snow with a risk of snowsqualls are expected tonight.
Total snowfall: up to 20 cm in areas heaviest snow, especially if snowsqualls develop.
Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h
Locations: northern Cape Breton.
Time span: beginning tonight and continuing Friday.
Remarks: showers or flurries early this evening will change to periods of snow later tonight. Very low visibilities are likely in areas of heaviest snow and in blowing snow, especially if snowsqualls develop.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 11, 2025 08:22
Until: Dec 12, 2025 00:22
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Locations: Sydney and Cape Breton County.
Total snowfall: potentially 10 to 20 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 70 km/h.
Time span: tonight.
Remarks: Conditions are favourable for the development of snow squalls over the Gulf of St. Lawrence tonight.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 09, 2025 07:13
Until: Dec 09, 2025 10:59
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
###
Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 09, 2025 07:13
Until: Dec 09, 2025 10:59
snow squall
Snow squalls are occurring. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will rapidly accumulate.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 14:46
Until: Dec 06, 2025 06:46
snow squall
Snow squalls are occurring. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will rapidly accumulate.
Locations: Northern Cape Breton.
Total snowfall: locally 15 cm or more in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 100 km/h.
Time span: Until this evening.
Remarks: Persistent snow squalls are expected to continue through this afternoon. Snowfall rates of 5 cm per hour may occur under the most intense snow squalls.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 14:46
Until: Dec 06, 2025 06:46
snow squall
Snow squalls are occurring. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will rapidly accumulate.
Locations: Northern Cape Breton.
Total snowfall: locally 15 cm or more in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 100 km/h.
Time span: Until this evening.
Remarks: Persistent snow squalls are expected to develop overnight. Snowfall rates of 5 cm per hour may occur under the most intense snow squalls.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 08:20
Until: Dec 06, 2025 00:20
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 90 to 100 km/h.
Locations: Cape Breton Island.
Time span: easing late this afternoon.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 08:21
Until: Dec 05, 2025 23:59
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 04, 2025 14:55
Until: Dec 05, 2025 23:59
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will rapidly accumulate.
Locations: Northern Cape Breton.
Total snowfall: locally 20 to 30 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 100 km/h.
Time span: Overnight until Friday evening.
Remarks: Persistent snow squalls are expected to develop overnight. Snowfall rates of 5 cm per hour may occur under the most intense snow squalls.
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Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall warnings are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or visibility near zero is expected.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 05, 2025 01:19
Until: Dec 05, 2025 17:19
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: Victoria and northern Inverness counties..
Time span: beginning Friday morning and diminishing late in the day.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 04, 2025 14:55
Until: Dec 05, 2025 06:55
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: northwestern Cape breton.
Time span: beginning Friday morning and diminishing late in the day.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 04, 2025 08:37
Until: Dec 05, 2025 00:37
snow squall
Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate.
Total snowfall: locally 15 to 25 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly gusting to 80 km/h or higher.
Locations: western Cape Breton.
Time span: intensifying Thursday overnight and continuing through Friday morning.
Remarks: Flurries will organize into areas of snow squall activity as very cold westerly winds strengthen over the Gulf of St Lawrence waters.
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Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Dec 04, 2025 02:14
Until: Dec 04, 2025 18:14
wind
Very strong wind gusts that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: this evening.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 120 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Nov 16, 2025 19:50
Until: Nov 17, 2025 06:00
wind
Very strong wind gusts that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: later this afternoon and into this evening.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 120 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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.
From: Nov 16, 2025 14:10
Until: Nov 17, 2025 04:02
