Residents in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, are preparing for a long winter storm expected to produce between about 20 and 40 centimetres of snow in the town by Tuesday morning, with The Weather Network warning some coastal or higher-terrain bands could receive more than 40 cm. Northeasterly wind gusts are forecast to reach about 70 kilometres per hour.
The storm began late Sunday night (Jan. 25, 2026) and is expected to reach peak intensity on Monday, January 26, 2026. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Snowfall Warning for Antigonish County, while The Weather Network cautions that moisture drawn off the Atlantic could lead to locally higher totals in some areas.
Strong northeasterly winds are producing blowing snow, and forecasts warn visibility could be reduced to near zero at times on Highway 104 and exposed trunk roads. The Town of Antigonish has reminded residents that the overnight winter parking ban (12 a.m. to 7 a.m.) may be enforced during snow-removal operations and is asking people to comply so plows can clear streets effectively.
Antigonish Public Works says it is prioritizing Priority 1 routes — including Main Street, Hawthorne Street and West Street — to make sure emergency vehicles can reach St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Heavy snow and high winds also increase the risk of fallen branches, which can lead to localized power outages.
Nova Scotia Power says it is prepared to respond to outages and typically positions repair crews across the region ahead of significant winter storms to restore service as quickly as conditions allow. Forecasters expect heavy snow to continue through Monday night before tapering off on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026.
