Up to 25 cm of snowfall expected Monday across the Maritimes

A person clears snow during a winter storm that closed schools and delayed travel in Halifax on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Almost the entirety of the Maritimes is going to be impacted by an impending storm Monday.

According to Environment Canada, an intense low-pressure system is likely to pass south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Ahead of the system, snow will begin to spread across southwestern areas Monday morning.

Nova Scotia

The western half of Nova Scotia is under a Yellow Watch-Winter Storm.

Environment Canada said total snowfall amounts are expected in the range of 15 to 25 cm. Maximum wind gusts will be from the northeast near 90 km/h.

“The onset of snow will be accompanied by strengthening northeast winds. Reduced visibility in blowing snow is likely,” said Environment Canada.

“Conditions will begin to improve on Tuesday morning. Higher than normal water levels are also expected along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia Monday night.”

The eastern half of the province is under a Special Weather Statement.

The system is expected to arrive through this part of the province Monday afternoon into the evening. Environment Canada said potential snowfall is expected in the range of 15 to 25 cm. Wind gusts will be from the northeast between 60 to 80 km/h.

“Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate,” said the weather agency.

Northern Cape Breton Island is also under a Special Weather Statement. The system is expected to arrive Monday evening and remain until Tuesday morning.

New Brunswick

Southern and eastern New Brunswick are under a Special Weather Statement.

Total snowfall is also expected in the 15 to 25 cm range. Maximum wind gusts will be from the northeast between 60 and 80 km/h; however, winds could exceed 90 km/h along the Fundy coast.

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The system is expected to arrive Monday afternoon and persist until Tuesday morning.

“While warnings may be required for snowfall for any regions in this statement, the worst conditions are currently expected to be along the Fundy coast and through southeastern New Brunswick,” said the statement.

Prince Edward Island

The entirety of Prince Edward Island is under a Special Weather Statement.

The system will begin Monday evening and bring between 15 to 25 cm of snowfall.

Wind gusts are expected in the range of 60 to 80 km/h from the northeast.

“Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow,” said the statement.

The system is expected to begin clearing around noon Tuesday.

Saturday Snow

Northern Nova Scotia and the Cape Breton Highlands are under a Yellow Advisory-Blowing Snow.

Poor visibility due to blowing snow is expected Saturday. Some areas could see 10 to 15 cm of snowfall, with locally higher amounts possible over higher terrain.

Maximum wind gusts are expected from the north at 70 km/h.

“Conditions will deteriorate as strengthening winds combine with fresh snowfall to cause widespread blowing snow,” said the advisory Saturday morning.

Travel is expected to be hazardous through this part of the province.

The system is expected to begin clearing Sunday morning.