Snow squalls occur when colder air in the atmosphere sits over relatively warmer ocean waters. The snow could total 10 cm locally and be accompanied by northwest wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.Ī snow squall watch issued by Environment Canada.
The weather agency cautions snow squalls are likely to move in from the Northumberland Strait Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for Pictou and Antigonish Counties of Nova Scotia.
