Heavy snowfall continues in the Maritimes; delays, closures and cancellations piling up

As large amounts of snow continue to batter the Maritimes from the slow moving weather system on Sunday, the list of closures and delays is also growing.

As large amounts of snow continue to batter the Maritimes from the slow moving weather system on Sunday, some schools have closed for Monday, with the list on closures and cancellations growing.

Snowfall warnings are still in effect Sunday for parts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, with some parts expected to see an additional 30 to 50 centimetres of snow.

Environment Canada is forecasting an additional 15 to 25 centimetres of snow for central Nova Scotia. That area also has a blowing snow advisory, which warns of high winds blowing snow around causing poor visibility.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking people to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in order to allow crews to clear snow safely.

Areas of northern Nova Scotia are expected to see around 15 to 25 centimetres of snow which will continue into Monday, before tapering to flurries throughout the day. Environment Canada warns that conditions will deteriorate later Sunday, and visibility may be reduced to near zero at times of heavy and blowing snow.

Eastern Nova Scotia is expected to see the worse of it, as environment Canada says the area will see around 30 to 50 centimetres of snow, which will continue into Monday. Conditions are also expected to deteriorate further in the day Sunday, as winds and snowfall will intensify, and visibility will be reduced.

Cape Breton Police are asking people to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary, as they say they have received multiple calls of stuck vehicles in roadways blocking snow removal and access for emergency vehicles.