A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to several regions of Nova Scotia, according to Environment Canada.
In a Winter Storm Warning issued early Sunday, the agency said conditions are expected to deteriorate in Victoria, Inverness, Antigonish and Pictou counties, as well as northern Colchester County.
Environment Canada said those areas could receive 25 to 40 centimetres of snow, with higher amounts possible over high terrain.
Northwesterly wind gusts between 80 and 90 kilometres an hour are also forecast.
The agency said light snow will develop today and increase in intensity late Sunday afternoon or early Sunday evening.
Snow is expected to continue into Monday afternoon over northeastern mainland Nova Scotia and potentially into Monday night in western Cape Breton.
Environment Canada said snowfall rates of several centimetres per hour are possible at times.
A Special Weather Statement is also in effect for Kings, Hants, Halifax, Guysborough, Richmond and Cape Breton counties.
Environment Canada said those regions could see 10 to 15 centimetres of snow, with higher totals inland and over high terrain, along with 15 to 20 millimetres of rain in some coastal areas before a changeover to snow Sunday night.
Winds will strengthen out of the north Sunday night and increase further on Monday as they shift to northwesterly.
Environment Canada said the combination of fresh snow, falling temperatures and stronger winds may reduce visibility in blowing snow.
The agency said travel could become difficult in some areas, and visibility may drop quickly at times. Utility outages are also possible.
Environment Canada said winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather—such as snow, freezing rain, wind or rain—are expected or occurring.
