Many schools closed as N.S. prepares for first major blast of winter this season
CBC
Much of Nova Scotia is gearing up for its first taste of winter this season, with a snowstorm rolling in.
Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for all of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.
The agency estimates 15 to 20 centimetres of snow could fall starting this morning and possibly into Saturday morning, though that number might be higher in some areas.
All schools are closed in the following areas, including worksites:
There will be early dismissals at noon for all Strait Regional Centre for Education schools in Guysborough and Antigonish town and county.
Schools in the Strait and Cape Breton-Victoria Regional centres for education remain open.
All of the Nova Scotia Community College campuses are also closed, save for Marconi and Pictou which are closing at noon today.
All public libraries in the Annapolis Valley are closed, save for the Hants location.
In the Halifax area, Captain William Spry Public Library will remain closed today. Within the Western Counties Regional Library system, Clark's Harbour and Shelburne public libraries will delay opening until noon. South Shore Public Libraries has announced that the Bridgewater and Liverpool libraries, as well as its bookmobile, will be closed.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport warned in a tweet that travellers should confirm their flight details before getting to the airport as the weather may cause flight delays and cancellations.
In a tweet, Canadian Forces Base Halifax said Stadacona, HMC Dockyard, Windsor Park and Willow Park are open and 12 Wing Shearwater will operate at minimum staffing. Naval Fleet School Atlantic is closed for the day.
The town of Antigonish has issued a winter parking ban for any town-owned street or parking lot from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. As well, Halifax Regional Municipality has issued a parking ban for both central and non-central zones that will be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Along the coast, snow may mix with rain, the agency said, which could reduce snowfall amounts in some areas.
Environment Canada also warned travel conditions could quickly deteriorate due to accumulating snow.
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