Residents of Nova Scotia could be facing a snowy beginning to the week, with a forecast predicting up to 25 centimetres of snow for the mainland.

As per a winter storm watch statement issued by Environment Canada, considerable snowfall and strong winds are expected overnight on Sunday and throughout the day on Monday, impacting most of the province’s mainland.

At times, visibility may experience sudden reductions due to heavy snowfall. The adverse weather conditions could lead to transportation delays, particularly impacting rush hour traffic in urban areas. It is advised to stay updated by monitoring alerts and forecasts provided by Environment Canada.

Winter Storm Watch in Effect for the Following Nova Scotia Counties:

• Annapolis County
• Antigonish County
• Colchester County – Truro and south
• Digby County
• Guysborough County
• Halifax County – east of Porters Lake
• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
• Hants County
• Kings County
• Lunenburg County
• Pictou County
• Queens County
• Shelburne County
• Yarmouth County