After a severe winter storm hit Nova Scotia, all public schools in the province were shut down on Tuesday. The closure affected schools in all eight regional centers, with some university campuses also delaying their opening.
The Halifax Regional Municipality announced that crews were prioritizing clearing main roads and sidewalks to ensure public safety. Residents were urged to avoid non-essential travel during the cleanup operations to facilitate the crews’ work efficiency.
Halifax Transit buses were operating on snow routes, and curbside solid waste collection scheduled for Tuesday was rescheduled for Saturday. Additionally, a winter parking ban would be enforced between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the municipality.
Due to the storm, some flights were canceled at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, causing disruptions. Passengers were advised to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. The storm was forecasted to bring 15 to 25 centimeters of snow across the province, with southwestern areas expecting totals exceeding 40 centimeters.
Strong winds of 60 to 80 km/h, reaching up to 90 km/h in exposed areas, resulted in blowing snow, drifting, and reduced visibility. The inclement weather conditions prompted various precautionary measures across Nova Scotia.