The sun that many Maritimers are enjoying today is just a little calm before the storm, as Environment Canada is warning of a pretty big snow fall.
Starting early Wednesday morning, heavy snow will start falling, and could accumulate to 15 to 25 centimetres before morning in some areas.
Global weather specialist Alex Haider said Tuesday that winds could be gusting up to 80 km/h in Halifax, meaning blowing snow that will reduce visibility.
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By the time folks are making their way to work, the snow is expected to change to rain in Nova Scotia and turn everything to slush.
In New Brunswick, however, the snow is likely to keep falling all day and into the evening.
The city of Halifax will be enforcing the overnight parking ban, so find a place to park your car unless you want to get snowed in, and worse, a ticket.
The city has also said that most of the snow clearing will be happening in the morning, and reminds drivers that though the parking ban is only enforced until 6 a.m., if your vehicle is impeding snow clearing efforts, it can still be ticketed or towed.
Nova Scotia EMO is reminding folks to be safe on the roads, and to take proper precautions when heading out.
The city of Halifax has also cancelled curbside collection of garbage, organics and recycling for Wednesday. Collection for those affected will happen on Saturday.
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