Environment Canada has ended the snowfall warning for Stellarton, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as the major winter storm moves away from the province. While heavy accumulation has stopped, meteorologists warn a tail of freezing drizzle will make roads and sidewalks slippery during the morning commute.
According to Environment Canada, the risk of freezing drizzle is expected through the late morning hours. Local municipal crews in Pictou County are reported to be shifting focus from plowing deep snow to spreading salt and sand on local streets and Highway 104. Forecasters caution that freezing drizzle can produce a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that is difficult for drivers to see on pavement.
This system is the third major weather event to affect the region since late January. News reports have noted the repeated storms, and municipal officials say these back-to-back events have strained local snow-removal resources across the province. The current system is moving offshore, but lingering low-level moisture is freezing on contact with the cold ground.
Environment Canada and local officials are advising residents to take care on untreated surfaces and to allow extra time for their journeys. While the worst of the heavy snow is over, residual ice remains a concern for pedestrians and drivers through the morning. The active winter period has been compared to past heavy snow seasons that caused prolonged closures across Northern Nova Scotia.
