The majority of schools in Nova Scotia closed on Friday, as the province got its first significant snowfall of this winter.
Environment Canada forecasted up to 20 centimetres of snow in the entire province, including Cape Breton. Some areas could even see higher amounts.
Snowfall began early Friday morning, and is expected to last all day — potentially until Saturday morning.
The streets of Halifax were covered in snow by noon.
Travel conditions could be “quickly changing and deteriorating,” and many schools and services will be closed for the day.
School and university closures
The following Nova Scotia schools are closed for the day:
- Halifax Regional Centre for Education
- Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
- Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
- South Shore Regional Centre for Education
- Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
The Nova Scotia Community College has closed 15 campuses in the province — all but Pictou Campus and Marconi Campus.
Universities remain open.
Halifax Regional Municipality and government offices
Halifax Regional Municipality hasn’t closed any of its offices ahead of the winter storm.
However, a parking ban will be in effect overnight, from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. in both central and non-central zones, “to allow crews to properly clear streets and sidewalks. ”
Some Halifax Transit routes have been put on the snow plan schedule. A list of disruptions is available on the municipality’s website.
The Nova Scotia government hasn’t announced closures for its offices and services.
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