Significant Snowstorm Forecast

Overview

A significant snowstorm is expected to impact the central and eastern parts of the province over the next few days, starting tonight, February 2, and continuing into early next week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada expect the system to bring heavy snowfall amounts, blowing snow and gusty winds, resulting in reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

Nova Scotians should monitor local weather forecasts and stay off the roads, if possible.

Ongoing Updates

October 15, 2025 at 10:54am Cape Breton

Storm Recovery Assistance in Cape Breton – February 11

Conservation officers, ground search and rescue crews and members of the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) team are assisting with storm recovery and wellness checks in Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

October 15, 2025 at 10:53am Cape Breton

Provincial Government Offices in Cape Breton Regional Municipality Closed February 6

Provincial government offices in Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be closed because of the ongoing storm cleanup.

October 15, 2025 at 10:51am Province-wide

Provincial government offices in HRM and Hants, Colchester and Cumberland counties closed, February 5

Provincial government offices in Pictou, Antigonish, Inverness, Guysborough, Victoria and Richmond counties and Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be closed today, February 5, due to ongoing impacts of the winter storm.

September 24, 2025 at 1:34pm Cape Breton Neil's Harbour

Update 2 - Ingonish

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September 24, 2025 at 1:30pm Cape Breton Ingonish