All public schools in Nova Scotia shut down on Tuesday due to severe snowfall and strong winds across the province. Closure affected schools in all eight regional centers, and some university campuses had delayed openings. The Halifax Regional Municipality announced the focus on clearing main roads and sidewalks in a news release on Monday night, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to assist cleanup crews. Halifax Transit buses followed snow routes on Tuesday.
Curbside solid waste collection scheduled for Tuesday was rescheduled to Saturday, and a winter parking ban from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday was enforced by the municipality. The storm led to the cancellation of some flights at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, with ongoing operational disruptions. Passengers were advised to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.
The storm was forecasted to bring 15 to 25 centimeters of snow across the province, with southwestern regions expecting totals exceeding 40 centimeters. Strong winds ranging from 60 to 80 km/h, reaching 90 km/h in exposed areas, caused blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility.