Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Colchester County - Truro and South
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for southern Colchester County, forecasting up to 10 cm of snow and 80 km/h wind gusts before a transition to rain.
Alert Details
Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the region. This alert is issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations. The alert was issued early Tuesday morning and remains in effect as conditions develop.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic region:
- Colchester County - Truro and south
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions, including:
- Snowfall: Additional accumulations of 2 to 10 cm.
- Wind: Strong northeasterly wind gusts reaching up to 80 km/h.
- Visibility: Visibility will likely be reduced at times during the period of heaviest snow.
- Infrastructure: Local utility outages are possible due to the combination of snow and wind.
Timeline
The snowfall is expected to continue through tonight. Conditions are forecast to gradually change over to rain or drizzle later this evening or overnight. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 9:07 AM UTC on February 24, 2026.
What You Should Do
Environment Canada advises that roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Residents are encouraged to:
- Monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Exercise caution when traveling on affected roads.
- Report severe weather by emailing NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting reports on X using the hashtag #NSStorm.
Source: ECCC Official Notice