Snowy, windy day in forecast for Cape Breton, Antigonish

A snowy and windy day in Cape Breton and parts of the mainland.

A snow squall watch is in effect for Antigonish, Pictou and Inverness south of Mabou.

These areas could get another five centimetres of snow, while Inverness north of Mabou could get over 15 centimetres.

Environment Canada says blowing snow will create reduced visibility and will build up quickly.

Meanwhile a wind warning is in place for all of Cape Breton, gusts up to 100 kilometres an hour are expected through the day.

Cancellations

All classes in the Strait Regional Centre for Education are cancelled. All schools, buildings and worksites are closed until 10:30 a.m.

The following schools are closed today due to weather conditions:

– Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy

– Pleasant Bay School

– Inverness Education Centre/Academy

– Dalbrae Academy

– Bayview Education Centre

– Whycocomagh Education Centre

The Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education will delay opening by two hours.

Classes are cancelled for all schools in the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

NSCC has closed the Strait and Pictou campuses, along with the Wagmatcook learning centre.

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