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Nova Scotia Hurricane and Storm Alerts

NSHSA Admin ·

6:30 AM AST WEDNESDAY February 11 2026

Good morning, Nova Scotia!

The snow machine has officially fired up.  Western regions are already seeing flakes fly this morning, and that snow will steadily march east through the day.

 School Closures:
Many schools are closed this morning across the mainland — please check with your local school board before standing at the bus stop waiting for a bus that is absolutely not coming. Save yourself the dramatic slow-motion snow scene.

A few areas were upgraded to Snowfall Warnings early this morning.
And yes… Cumberland and parts of Inverness — you’re still getting snow, you just didn’t make the 15–20 cm VIP list this time. You’re more in that “respectable 10 cm” club. Still shovel-worthy. 

 UPDATED WEATHER WARNINGS

Issued between 4:34 AM – 5:19 AM AST by Environment Canada

 Snowfall Warning – In Effect (Mainland Nova Scotia)

Issued / Continued For:

Kings County
Annapolis County
Digby County
Yarmouth County
Lunenburg County
Queens County
Shelburne County
Hants County
Colchester County – Cobequid Bay
Colchester County North
Colchester County – Truro and south
Halifax Metro & Halifax County West
Halifax County – east of Porters Lake
Pictou County
Guysborough County
Antigonish County

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

Expected Snowfall: 15–20 cm
Time Span: Wednesday morning until Thursday morning

Details:
A low pressure system tracking south of Nova Scotia will spread snow across the province today.

• Snow begins in western Nova Scotia this morning
• Reaches eastern mainland by this evening
• Tapers to flurries tonight in western areas
• Persists into Thursday morning in eastern Nova Scotia

Impacts:

• Roads & walkways difficult to navigate
• Significant impact on rush hour traffic
• Local utility outages possible

 Snowfall Warning – Cape Breton

Issued For:

Richmond County
Inverness County – south of Mabou
Victoria County
Sydney Metro & Cape Breton County

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

Expected Snowfall: 15–20 cm
Time Span: This evening until Thursday morning

Snow begins later today and this evening across Cape Breton, tapering to flurries Thursday morning.

Travel will likely be challenging with reduced visibility at times.

Take frequent breaks while clearing snow and avoid overexertion — we don’t need anyone trying to win the Olympic Gold in driveway clearing.

 Special Weather Statement – ENDED

Areas previously under the statement have now been upgraded to Snowfall Warnings where applicable.

 Bottom Line

• Most of Nova Scotia:15–20 cm
• Cumberland / parts of Inverness:Closer to ~10 cm
• Snow spreading west → east today
• Messy roads likely province-wide
• Cape Breton gets going later today

If you’re traveling, give yourself extra time and space. If you’re staying home — coffee, storm chips, and radar watching are fully encouraged.

I’ll continue to monitor radar and models throughout the day.

Stay safe everyone.

~ Jamie

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