All public schools across Nova Scotia were shut down on Tuesday due to severe snowfall and strong winds hitting the region. Closure of schools was implemented in all eight regional centers, and several university campuses experienced delayed openings.
In an announcement made on Monday night, the Halifax Regional Municipality informed that their primary focus was on clearing main roads and sidewalks. They urged residents to refrain from unnecessary travel to facilitate cleanup operations and ensure the safety and efficiency of the crews.
Halifax Transit buses followed snow routes on Tuesday, while curbside collection of solid waste scheduled for Tuesday was rescheduled for Saturday. The winter parking ban in the municipality was to be enforced between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
Several flights were canceled at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, with ongoing operational impacts due to the storm. Passengers were advised to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.
The storm was projected to bring 15 to 25 centimeters of snow across the province, with anticipated higher totals exceeding 40 centimeters in southwestern areas. Wind speeds ranged between 60 and 80 km/h, reaching up to 90 km/h in exposed regions, resulting in blowing snow, drifting snow, and reduced visibility.