You’re likely beginning your Valentine’s Day with a snow shovel instead of a box of chocolates or flowers.

The latest snowfall dropped around 25 centimetres in some spots, and made our afternoon commute a mess yesterday, with RCMP advising people to avoid going out if possible.

Snowfall warnings have ended for Halifax and the South Shore, but it remains in effect for some areas of Cape Breton.

According to the Department of Public Works this morning, upwards of 45 centimetres of snow fell in Richmond County.

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (Sydney Academy to continue online learning)

Strait Regional Centre for Education

Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education (Pictou County schools only)

DELAYED OPENING:

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (by two hours)

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (West Hants schools by two-hours)

Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education (East Hants schools by two-hours)

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is open, but the backroad closure plan is in effect for Lunenburg and Queens counties.

Many universities are delaying opening this morning as well.