Weather Forecast for Sydney (CA)

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Maximum gusts: northerly 90 km/h. Locations: eastern Cape Breton. Time span: Wednesday morning, and easing by late afternoon. ### Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Locations: northern Cape Breton. Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm mainly over higher terrain, higher amounts are possible. Time span: this evening until Wednesday evening. Remarks: Precipitation will fall mainly as snow inland and over higher terrain. A mixture of snow and rain may occur elsewhere, especially along the coast. ### Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Snowfall with total amounts of 30 to 50 cm is expected. Locations: northern Cape Breton. Total snowfall: 30 to 50 cm, mainly over higher terrain. Time span: this evening until Wednesday evening. Remarks: Precipitation will fall mainly as snow inland and over higher terrain. A mixture of snow and rain may occur elsewhere, especially along the immediate coast. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.