It’s been a snowy day in much of the province.

A special weather statement is in effect for most of eastern Nova Scotia, including Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond counties.

Up to 15 centimetres of snow could fall between Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Other areas are getting around 10 centimetres.

Schools were cancelled in Digby and Cumberland counties today, several schools also closed early in the Strait Regional Centre for Education.