Ashdale, Nova Scotia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Alberta clipper to bring snow and gusty winds to Nova Scotia today.

Locations: eastern and parts of central Nova Scotia.

Potential snowfall:  5 to 15 cm, possibly higher over Cape Breton.

Strongest wind gusts: up to 70 km/h .

Time span: ending this afternoon or evening.

Remarks: The highest accumulations are expected over northern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton into this afternoon.

Strong northwesterly winds will also develop this afternoon along with a drop in temperatures, giving blowing snow at times tonight.

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