Nova Scotia

It's not over yet — up to 20 cm of snow coming to N.S. Monday

Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for some areas and cautions people should be prepared for up to 15 to 20 centimetres of snow across mainland Nova Scotia Monday into Tuesday.

Evening commute could be messy in Halifax area with blowing snow

Parts of Nova Scotia could receive 15 centimetres of snow on Monday. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

Forget April showers for now. A snowfall is expected to blanket most of mainland Nova Scotia Monday. 

Budding crocuses may be covered in up to 15 to 20 centimetres, according to Environment Canada. 

It has issued snowfall warnings for much of central and southern Nova Scotia. A special weather statement is in place for Halifax County east of Porters Lake, and for Antigonish, Guysborough, Colchester and Cumberland counties. 

Snow will start in southwestern parts of the province Monday morning, and Environment Canada says strong winds could create blowing snow by afternoon and evening. 

"Travel may become difficult due to rapidly accumulating snow and reduced visibility," the special weather statement says.

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says this could mean a messy commute Monday evening with snow beginning in the Halifax area. 

He says southwest and central parts of the province will likely see the most snow. Northern parts of the province will see between five and 10 centimetres.

Snoddon anticipated a mix of ice pellets, freezing rain and rain starting in the southwest and along the South Shore Monday evening.

He said winds will pick up through the evening and continue overnight. Snow will taper to flurries before clearing Tuesday morning. 

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