flood
This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Very high tides. Higher than normal water levels.
Locations: Yarmouth and Shelburne counties.
Time span: this morning near the high tide.
Remarks: A pronounced storm surge occurring with high tide has the potential to raise water levels well above the highest astronomical tide.
Coastal erosion may occur in vulnerable locations.
Avoid affected shorelines where hazardous conditions may develop.
People in coastal areas should monitor conditions closely in case they begin to worsen.
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From: Feb 02, 2026 13:33
Until: Feb 02, 2026 18:00
flood
The conditions that posed a flooding threat to coastal areas have ended.
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From: Feb 02, 2026 14:59
Until: Feb 02, 2026 15:59
weather
Snow and strong winds are expected later Sunday into Monday.
Potential snowfall: 5 to 15 cm.
Potential wind gusts: north to northeasterly 70 to 80 km/h.
Time span: beginning late Sunday afternoon or early evening. Snow ending from west to east Monday morning.
Impacts: Travel conditions will gradually deteriorate Sunday evening due to accumulating snow, strengthening winds and local blowing snow.
Local utility outages are possible due to 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: Feb 01, 2026 01:40
Until: Feb 01, 2026 17:40
weather
Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected.
Locations: Nova Scotia.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 30 cm or more.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: Sunday afternoon until Monday evening.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring significant snowfall and blowing snow on Sunday and Monday. There is some uncertainty as to where the heaviest snowfall will occur, but the potential exists for significant accumulations over some locations.
Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Additionally, higher than normal water levels and crashing waves will coincide with a high run of tides on Monday along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most hazardous conditions.
Make sure snow removal equipment (e.g., shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance.
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From: Jan 29, 2026 19:20
Until: Jan 30, 2026 11:20
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions continue.
Locations: Shelburne County and Queens County
Total snowfall: 25 to 35 cm, locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: continuing until early Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Light snow may possibly intensifying again tonight. Strong northeasterly winds gusting between 60 and 80 km/h will give reduced visibility at times in blowing snow before winds ease somewhat this afternoon.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.
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: Jan 26, 2026 14:45
Until: Jan 27, 2026 06:45
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions continue.
Locations: southwest Nova Scotia.
Total snowfall: 25 to 35 cm, locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: continuing until early Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Heavy snow will taper to light snow this morning before possibly intensifying again tonight. Strong northeasterly winds gusting between 60 and 80 km/h will give near zero visibility at times in blowing snow this morning before winds ease somewhat this afternoon.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.
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: Jan 26, 2026 08:32
Until: Jan 27, 2026 00:32
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Locations: southwest Nova Scotia.
Total snowfall: 25 to 35 cm.
Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: beginning this evening then tapering off early Tuesday morning.
Remarks: The heaviest snow is expected tonight and into early Monday morning and may intensify again Monday night. Strong northeasterly winds gusting between 60 and 80 km/h will give near zero visibility at times in blowing snow. Winds will ease somewhat Monday afternoon.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.
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 26, 2026 01:59
Until: Jan 26, 2026 17:59
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Snow, blowing snow, and strong winds are expected.
Locations: southwest Nova Scotia.
Total snowfall: 25 to 35 cm, with locally higher amounts possible.
Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: Sunday night until early Tuesday morning.
Remarks: Snow will spread across the region on Sunday night, with the heaviest snow expected late Sunday night into early Monday morning. Moderate snow will continue through the day Monday, before tapering off early Tuesday morning. Strong wind gusts are expected to develop on Monday morning, possibly leading to near zero visibilities in blowing snow.
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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.
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 24, 2026 19:38
Until: Jan 25, 2026 11:38
winter storm
Winter storm to bring strong winds, significant snowfall, and blowing snow.
Locations: southern Nova Scotia.
Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning.
Remarks: A developing winter storm is expected to bring a period of prolonged snowfall and blowing snow on Sunday night into Tuesday morning. The exact track of the system remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall over some locations.
Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate.
Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are 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: Jan 24, 2026 02:14
Until: Jan 25, 2026 06:46
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are possible.
Winter storm to bring strong winds, significant snowfall, and blowing snow.
Locations: southern Nova Scotia.
Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning.
Remarks: A developing winter storm is expected to bring a period of prolonged snowfall and blowing snow on Sunday night into Tuesday morning. The exact track of the system remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall over some locations.
Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow.
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Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate.
Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are 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: Jan 23, 2026 19:46
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:46
freezing rain
Freezing rain expected Monday.
Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 4 to 8 mm with higher amounts over higher terrain.
Time span: beginning Monday morning over western parts of the province reaching eastern mainland later in the day.
Remarks: Freezing rain will develop in the morning over the Tri-County area then spread eastward throughout the day with a changeover to rain from west to east as temperatures rise above zero. Precipitation will fall as mostly rain along parts of the coast.
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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.
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 19:35
Until: Dec 29, 2025 11:35
