Winter storm warnings issued for some places in Nova Scotia
WEATHER WARNINGS
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, and Lunenburg Counties for heavy snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds expected Sunday.
Snow amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected to be most widespread for the South Shore of Nova Scotia by Sunday night.
The warning calls for snow totals on Sunday that could reach 10 to 20 cm. A gusty easterly wind will accompany the snow creating periods of blowing snow reducing visibility. Conditions are forecast to improve Sunday night into early Monday morning.
A Special Weather Statement continues for Annapolis County along with the western part of Halifax County. Snow amounts 5 to 15 cm expected in those areas.
SYSTEM
The storm is moving to a position near Cape Cod. After which it will pass south and east of Nova Scotia Sunday night. As it does so it will get close enough to wrap moisture into the cold air in place, producing snow.
With the cold air currently in place the snow is likely to be more on the powdery side than wet and heavy. While that can make for easier removal due to not weighing as much it can also make it easier to be blown around into drifts.
TIMING
The snow is expected to reach the southwest of Nova Scotia Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon the snow reaches Halifax County. Some lighter snow or flurries may brush into southwestern areas of New Brunswick. Grand Manan and Campobello Island could pick up some totals near 10 cm.
Snow develops across western Nova Scotia Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
The snow becomes heaviest late afternoon and evening in the southwest of Nova Scotia. The snow then eases and clears to the east late Sunday night into early Monday morning. By sunrise Monday morning there is just a chance of a few lingering flurries.
Most of the snow accumulation is expected through Sunday evening. Snow easing and conditions improving late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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