Heavy snowfall has prompted early closures at various schools across Nova Scotia. The inclement weather, expected to continue, has caused significant disruptions in school schedules.
School Closures Due to Snowfall
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education has suspended all school activities. In the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education, schools in Shelburne County are closed, while those in Yarmouth and Digby remain operational. Additionally, Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education has announced early dismissals for most of its schools, except those located north of Smokey.
In the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, bus drivers are advised to use caution, assessing road conditions as they occur. Certain schools in the Strait Regional Centre for Education have also opted for early dismissals, and classes at St. Mary’s Education Centre and Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy have been cancelled. Schools within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education are still open as of now.
Storm Details and Forecast
The snowfall began on Sunday evening and is anticipated to last throughout Monday. Some regions may receive between 10 to 20 centimeters of snow.
- Wind Conditions: Northeasterly winds are expected to gust between 50 to 70 km/h.
- Heaviest Impact Areas: Antigonish, Guysborough, and Cape Breton may experience gusts reaching 70 to 80 km/h on Monday night into Tuesday.
Meteorologist Ryan Snoddon forecasts that the snow will gradually reduce to flurries later in the evening, with lingering flurries expected along the Northumberland Shore and Cape Breton into Tuesday morning.
As weather conditions continue to evolve, students and parents should stay informed about potential changes to school schedules and travel advisories in the region.
