weather
Snow and strong winds are expected later Sunday into Monday.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 20 cm, locally higher amounts possible.
Potential wind gusts: north to northeasterly 70 to 80 km/h.
Time span: beginning late Sunday afternoon or early evening. Snow tapering to flurries from west to east Monday morning.
Impacts: Travel conditions will gradually deteriorate Sunday evening due to accumulating snow, strengthening winds and blowing snow.
Local utility outages are possible due to heavy snow and strong winds.
Remarks: Recent computer guidance has been trending to reduce the amount of snow expected in the above areas. However, there is not strong agreement and even a slight shift back would still bring an impactful snowfall for these areas. The system is just now in the early stage of development and its evolution will be very closely monitored.
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From: Jan 31, 2026 19:54
Until: Feb 01, 2026 11:54
weather
Winter storm to bring strong winds, blowing snow and significant snowfall on Monday.
Locations: northern and eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.
Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, possibly locally higher amounts.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: late Sunday night until Tuesday afternoon.
Remarks: A developing winter storm will approach the region on Sunday night. The exact track of the system still remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall across the province. Snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature. Strong northeasterly wind gusts will also develop along the Atlantic coast on Monday, leading to reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Snowfall and Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for southern and central Nova Scotia.
Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate.
Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 02:34
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:34
snow squall
Persistent 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: northern Inverness County and Victoria County.
Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 70 km/h.
Time span: continuing until Sunday morning.
Remarks: Bands of snow squalls have set up over northern Cape Breton and are expected to persist into Sunday morning. Strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow under these snow squalls, causing near zero visibilities.
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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: Jan 24, 2026 19:44
Until: Jan 25, 2026 17:03
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north and Victoria County.
Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 100 km/h.
Time span: Monday morning through late Monday evening.
Remarks: Freezing rain or rain tonight will change back to snow Monday morning. Very strong westerly winds will develop Monday morning as well and will combine to give poor visibility in blowing snow. Localized bands of heavy snow may produce higher snowfall totals over some areas.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.
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: Jan 12, 2026 02:17
Until: Jan 12, 2026 18:17
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north and Victoria County.
Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 100 km/h.
Time span: this evening until Monday night.
Remarks: Freezing rain or snow will change to rain tonight before changing back to snow Monday morning. As the system moves away on Monday strong winds and periods of snow and possible snowsqualls will impact northern Cape Breton. Localized bands may produce higher snowfall totals over some areas. Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow.
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Travel will likely be challenging.
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: Jan 11, 2026 19:53
Until: Jan 12, 2026 11:53
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: this afternoon until tonight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 100 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 11, 2026 15:11
Until: Jan 12, 2026 07:11
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north and Victoria County.
Total snowfall: 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 100 km/h.
Time span: this evening until Monday night.
Remarks: A low pressure system will move into the Maritimes today. This storm is expected to start as snow this afternoon, with a possibility of prolonged period of freezing rain, especially over higher terrain. Freezing rain will change to rain tonight. As the system moves away on Monday strong winds and periods of snow and possible snowsqualls will impact northern Cape Breton. Localized bands may produce higher snowfall totals over some areas. Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow.
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Travel will likely be challenging.
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: Jan 11, 2026 14:57
Until: Jan 12, 2026 06:57
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: ending near midnight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 120 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 11, 2026 22:41
Until: Jan 12, 2026 06:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: increasing early this evening and ending near midnight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 100 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 11, 2026 19:56
Until: Jan 12, 2026 06:01
wind
Damaging winds are no longer expected.
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From: Jan 12, 2026 03:56
Until: Jan 12, 2026 04:56
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and north and Victoria County.
Total snowfall: 15 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 100 km/h.
Time span: Monday morning until Monday night.
Remarks: A low pressure system will move into the Maritimes today. This storm is expected to start as snow this afternoon, with a possibility of prolonged period of freezing rain, especially over higher terrain. Freezing rain will change to rain tonight. As the system moves away on Monday strong winds and periods of snow and possible snowsqualls will impact northern Cape Breton. Localized bands may produce higher snowfall totals over some areas. Strong winds accompanying the snow will reduce visibility at times in blowing snow.
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Travel will likely be challenging.
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: Jan 11, 2026 08:50
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:50
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Timeline: this afternoon until tonight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 100 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 11, 2026 08:48
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:48
weather
Another intense low pressure system will move into the Maritimes Sunday. This storm is forecast to start as snow Sunday afternoon, with a possibility of a prolonged period of freezing rain, especially over higher terrain. Freezing rain will eventually change over to rain Sunday night as the system moves into the gulf waters.
As this system moves off on Monday very strong winds and snowsqualls will impact northern Cape Breton, leading to difficult traveling conditions, with whiteouts and power outages possible.
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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: Jan 11, 2026 01:43
Until: Jan 11, 2026 17:43
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Timeline: Sunday afternoon ending Sunday night.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 100 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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 11, 2026 01:35
Until: Jan 11, 2026 17:35
Explosive Hazard
Cape Breton Regional Police Service have located a live explosive (Grenade), at 153 Pitt Street Sydney. Cape Breton Regional Police are asking people to not to attend the area, and will be in contact with resident and business owners in the area if evacuation is required. Explosive Unit is En-Route, and Police are on scene and containing and securing the area.
From: Jan 07, 2026 13:42
Until: Jan 08, 2026 13:41
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: continuing until tonight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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Driving conditions will likely be difficult.
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: Jan 07, 2026 19:55
Until: Jan 08, 2026 05:04
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage continue.
Time span: continuing until overnight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 100 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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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: Jan 07, 2026 23:24
Until: Jan 08, 2026 05:03
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Time span: this afternoon until tonight.
Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly up to 90 km/h.
Locations: Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
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Driving conditions will likely be difficult.
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: Jan 07, 2026 13:50
Until: Jan 08, 2026 05:00
