Due to severe weather conditions caused by a winter storm in Nova Scotia, several public schools remained closed for the third consecutive Monday. The storm brought hazardous driving conditions and blowing snow to various parts of the province.
Tragedy struck in Truro, N.S., where a woman lost her life after being struck by a snowplow around 6:30 a.m. while crossing the parking lot of a car dealership, as reported by the police.
Parts of Cape Breton were under snowfall or winter storm warnings issued by Environment Canada. While warnings were also in place for certain areas of eastern and northern mainland Nova Scotia on Monday morning, they were later lifted.
Police in Cape Breton cautioned about dangerous driving conditions. RCMP Cpl. Gary McLaughlin highlighted the poor conditions of off-ramps on Highway 125, where small vehicles were getting stuck, urging drivers to avoid the roads and stay at home.
Schools in the Chignecto Central, Strait, and Cape Breton-Victoria regional centers for education were closed, affecting about two dozen schools in the Halifax region. Some schools in the district opened two hours later than usual, while schools in West Hants were shut down.
Public transit services in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality ceased operations for the day, and municipal buildings along with recreational facilities were closed.
Several universities in the province either postponed their opening or canceled daytime classes due to the severe weather conditions.
CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin warned about blowing snow causing poor visibility and hindering snow-clearing operations.
Environment Canada predicted wind gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour in parts of Cape Breton and the eastern mainland during the morning, subsiding in the afternoon. The forecast included an expected snowfall of 20 to 25 centimeters in Cape Breton and the eastern mainland, with higher amounts in certain areas.
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