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Nor'easter set to bring snow and gusty winds to Nova Scotia

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon has the latest on the snowy weather tracking into Nova Scotia on Monday afternoon and evening, which will bring a messy commute home for Halifax residents.

The heaviest snowfall is set for the Atlantic coastline, where 15 to 30 cm is expected

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CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon's forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning. He said some parts of the province could see as much as 30 cm of snow.

An incomingnor'easter will spread significant snow across much of Nova Scotia late Monday and into Tuesday morning.

As the system passes to our south, there will be a very sharp snow gradient, meaning it will be a short distance between those who see significant snow and those that see little to no snow at all.

A small shift in track of just 50 to 100 kilometres would mean large changes to the snowfall forecast, so there's a little less confidence than normal with this particular storm.

With that said, the highest snowfall totals are likely along the Atlantic coastline and into Cape Breton, where we have the best chances to see amounts in the 15 to 30 centimetrerange.

The heaviest snowfall is expected along the Atlantic coastline where 15 to 30 cm is expected.
The heaviest snowfall is expected along the Atlantic coastline where 15 to 30 cm is expected. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
Snowfall warnings are in effect for the Atlantic coastlinefrom the South Shore through Halifax to Guysborough, and Pictou and Antigonish counties.

With a tight gradient between no snow and significant snow, a small shift in the track of the storm will have large impacts to the forecast.
With a tight gradient between no snow and significant snow, a small shift in the track of the storm will have large impacts to the forecast. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

Environment Canada has also issued winter storm warnings for Richmond and Cape Breton counties, where the combination of snow and wind gusting 60 to 80 km/h are more likely to lead to blowing and drifting snow.

Timeline

The snow begins this afternoon along the South Shore region, before spreading into the Halifax region and much of southern Nova Scotia throughout the 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. drive-home timeframe. Commuters should be prepared for a slick and snowy conditions. There will likely be some mixing with rain this afternoon right along the Atlantic coastline before the temperatures drop and the snow takes over.

Winter Storm Warnings, Snowfall Warnings & Special Weather Statements are in effect.
Winter storm warnings, snowfall warnings and special weather statements are in effect for the province. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

As the snow begins, the winds will ramp up as well, with northerly winds of 20 to 30 km/h, gusting 40 to 60 km/h across the mainland through Monday evening andovernight.

The snow and wind will move into the eastern mainland and Cape Breton through Monday evening.

Snow tracks in this afternoon and will impact the commute home for many across Nova Scotia.
Snow tracks in this afternoon and will impact the commute home for many across Nova Scotia. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

The snow looks set to taper off from west to east overnightand into early Tuesday morning for the mainland.

Cape Breton will see the snow tapering to flurries throughout Tuesday morning.

The heaviest snowfall will be this evening and early overnight.
The heaviest snowfall will be this evening and early overnight. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
Snow will taper to flurries from west to east overnight and into early Tuesday for most of Nova Scotia.
Snow will taper to flurries from west to east overnight and into early Tuesday for most of Nova Scotia. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

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