Power outages and service disruptions across N.S. from winter storm

CITYnews halifax / By Rachel Morgan

Nearly 4,000 customers are without power at 11:00 a.m. Monday morning due to high winds tormenting the eastern province.

As of 11:09 a.m. Nova Scotia Power reported 65 active outages impacting 3,840 customers.

In Cumberland County over 800 have the lights out after a tree fell on a power line. That power is expected to be restored by 7:47 p.m. this evening. Another 1,550 in the county have gone dark from high winds.

Approximately 1,300 customers are experiencing outages alone the southeastern coast from Sheet Harbour to Lunenburg. Annapolis County also has approximately 1,400 customers without power. Power restoration is expected this evening.

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Country Harbour, Tancook Island, Englishtown and LaHave ferry services have all been suspended due to the weather.

Roads within HRM are mostly cleared with the remainder of roads across the province partially snow covered. Roads up in Cape Breton have more snow making driving more difficult. High winds also pose the threat of whiteout conditions so drivers are reminded to take precautions when on the roads.

An overnight winter parking ban will also remain in place from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday across Halifax.