As much as 15 cm of snow on the way to Nova Scotia on Monday

Be prepared for the snow to return on Monday.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for significant snowfall that is set to affect large parts of Nova Scotia as the week begins.

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Snow is expected to develop over western parts of the province before slowly progressing eastward, reaching the east of the province that evening.

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The southwestern parts of the province may see a change over to the ice pellets, freezing rain or rain before the system ends on Tuesday morning.

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Areas of Nova Scotia could see as much as 15 cm of snow while strong southeasterly winds may cause blowing snow and reduce visibility Monday afternoon and evening.