NS Snow Storm Photos

My friend Ken sent me a link to some NS snow storm photos that he took around his yard this morning. It looks like snow accumulated over a winter but this is from one day! His message was “Teresa and I had to tunnel our way to the front door. Still waiting for the main road to be plowed, then I’ll see if I can get my truck dug out.”

I’m amazed at the amount of snow they received in one day. The news said that some parts of Nova Scotia received 90cm (3 feet) of snow in a 24 hour period. The weather looks better today. Now it’s time to dig themselves out.

I spoke with Mom and Dad last evening as well. They said that for the first in the history of the 911 system in NS, Nova Scotia’s Emergency Health Services had declared a “Code Black” for the whole province. “Code Black” means ambulances, accompanied by snow plows, are responding to people with life-threatening injuries or illnesses first. Doctors and paramedics are screening 911 calls to determine whether or not people should actually wait to get medical attention. Yikes! Mom held the phone out the front door so I could hear the wind blowing up the street.

UPDATE (13:51 Pacific): Big Al Mac sent me this link with pictures of Bridgewater taken yesterday morning before another full day of snow. Al and I grew up there and my folks and his dad still live there. Paulins Corner store mentioned in story on the link is the store where as a kid I used to go and spend my allowance on candy and other junk. Apparently Nova Scotia is dues for another 15 to 25 cm of snow on the weekend.

More Pictures from a Haligonian’s blog. Some more right here and here and here.