Police are asking residents to stay off the roads again on Sunday.

It’s the second day in a row they made the plea as a relentless storm continues to hammer our province.

The public works department which oversees snow clearing is reporting roads conditions are partially covered, or completely covered, with poor visibility.

It comes as heavy snow and white out conditions are being reported across much of the province and snow clearing crews work around the clock to keep roads open.

Highway closures

Due to heavy snow fall and white out conditions, Highway 104 from Amherst to the Cobequid Pass toll station is impassable in both directions. Avoid the area.

Route 316 in the St. Andrews area in Antigonish County is down to one lane until further notice due to extreme weather conditions.

Route 245 in Antigonish County is currently impassable due to extreme weather conditions.

For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit 511.novascotia.ca

Relentless storm lingers

Unofficial totals show about 45 centimetres down at Halifax Stanfield, but the situation is much heavier in Cape Breton and eastern Nova Scotia.

Residents in that region are bracing for 80 to 100 centimetres of snow by Monday afternoon.

Emergency response

Storm conditions are affecting EHS ambulance responses.

The ambulance service is still asking people to call 911 for medical emergencies.

“The EHS Medical Communications Centre Clinical Team is there to provide care. Stay home if travel isn’t necessary. The safety of our crews & all Nova Scotians is our top priority.”

The Nova Scotia government is asking people to check on neighbours, especially seniors and those living alone.

“For everyone’s safety, please do not walk on the road while snow removal is underway, play on snowbanks or build tunnels near the road as snow plow drivers and other motorists may not be able to see.”

The province is reiterating calls to stay off the roads during the storm.

School Closures and Cancellations

All HRCE schools will be closed Monday, February 5 to allow for ongoing snow clean up efforts at schools.

CCRCE schools will be closed Monday, February 5, due to weather forecast, road conditions and to allow time for cleanup. More information on the status of offices and worksites will be made by 6:30 am on Monday.

All schools and worksites of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education will be closed on Monday.

StFX to remain closed on Monday. Essential services will remain open. An update re Tuesday’s operations will come no later than 7 p.m. on Monday evening.

NSCC Strait Area Campus and the Wagmatcook Learning Centre will be closed on Monday.

Airport Delays

The arrivals and departures board at the Halifax airport is painted in red with delays and cancellations due to the storm.

“Our airline partners have delayed or cancelled most of the flights scheduled. Passengers who are expecting to fly Saturday or Sunday are advised to check with their airline directly on the status of their flight.”