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winter storm warning in effectHazardous winter conditions are expected.Locations: Inverness County - Mabou and northTotal snowfall: 20 to 35 cm, higher amounts possible over the Highlands and in squalls.Maximum wind gusts: southwesterly 90 km/h later today and tonight shifting to westerly 80 km/h on Tuesday.Time span: beginning this evening and persisting on Tuesday and likely into Wednesday.Remarks: An intense winter storm will push very cold air back into the region today, along with periods of snow and very strong winds which could persist into Wednesday. Conditions will deteriorate quickly tonight as accumulating snow occurs in conjunction with strengthening winds, giving poor visibility in blowing snow.###Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Road closures are possible.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

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