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Up to 25 cm possible in first snow storm of the year for Nova Scotia

Click to play video: 'First major snowfall of 2024 to hit Nova Scotia on weekend'
First major snowfall of 2024 to hit Nova Scotia on weekend
WATCH: The first major snowfall of the year is in the forecast for Nova Scotia and neighbouring regions. Environment Canada says both snow and strong wind gusts will sweep through the province from Sunday afternoon to late Monday. Vanessa Wright has the details on how Halifax is preparing ahead of the storm. – Jan 6, 2024

The first storm of the year is in the forecast for Nova Scotia, with Environment Canada warning of “significant amounts of snow.”

A special weather statement was issued Thursday. It says mainland Nova Scotia will receive about 15 to 25 cm of snow and maximum wind gusts of 40 to 60 km/h spanning from Sunday afternoon to late Monday.

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“There is significant uncertainty for the storm track and intensity at this time. However, Western areas of the province will probably have the highest snowfall amounts,” the statement reads.

Environment Canada says similar storms can cause dangerous driving conditions, school closures and power outages.

Click to play video: 'Mechanics busy in N.S. ahead of winter driving season'
Mechanics busy in N.S. ahead of winter driving season

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