yellow watch - snow squall - in effect Snow squalls are expected to develop. Under the snow squall bands, visibility will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow combined with blowing snow, and snow will quickly accumulate. Location: Cape Breton. Total snowfall: 15 to 20 cm in snow squalls, potentially higher for the Highlands. Maximum wind gusts: northerly 50 km/h. Time span: continuing until Tuesday evening. Remarks: A cold north to northwesterly flow will likely lead to the development of snow squalls. There is the potential for one pronounced snowsquall line to develop overnight in which a snowsquall warning may be required. ### Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts. Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.
