Winter storm warning ends for Halifax-area, cleanup continues
Posted Jan 8, 2017 08:32:27 AM.
Last Updated Jan 8, 2017 08:35:28 AM.
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HALIFAX – A winter storm warning has been lifted for the Halifax-area after the area received roughly 40 centimetres of snow Saturday and overnight.
The snow, heavy at times and coupled with gusty winds, made for treacherous road conditions Saturday evening with a number of accidents reported on the 100 series highways, but no serious injuries were reported.
The snow tapered off to flurries Sunday morning but blowing snow is expected to make for dangerous driving conditions throughout the day with wind gusts of up to 60 kilometres per hour, while a number of cancellations and delays have also been reported at Halifax’s Stanfield International Airport.
Environment Canada says residents should consider postponing non-essential travel Sunday as visibility will be zero at times in the blowing snow, while many other areas in the province remain under a winter storm warning with more snow expected.
The Municipal overnight parking ban stopped being enforced at 6 a.m. Sunday but Halifax Regional Municipality warns vehicles blocking snow clearing operations can still be ticketed or towed.
HRM said Sunday morning that some recreation facilities run by the municipality, including arenas and the Emera Oval, may delay opening until at least 11 a.m. because of the weather.
Residents are asked to call ahead but a status update is expected by 11 a.m.
Mount Saint Vincent University says its campus will be closed until noon Sunday.
