special weather statement in effect Snow, rain, and strong winds are expected. Potential snowfall: near 10 cm for inland and elevated areas. Potential rainfall: 30 to 45 mm along the Atlantic coast. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. Remarks: Precipitation should fall mostly as rain for most coastal areas as temperatures will be a few degrees above zero. Snowfall warnings are in effect for areas from the Digby and the Annapolis Valley through northern Nova Scotia and northern Cape Breton. Rainfall warnings are in effect for Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties. Strong winds and heavy wet snow may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines. Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions. ### 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.