Significant snowfall expected in Cape Breton

A spring snowstorm is expected to blanket parts of Cape Breton with upwards of 25 centimetres of snow.

CBCmeteorologistTina Simpkinsays alow-pressure system moving out ofthe Gulf of St. Lawrence will generate gusty winds and rain on Monday.

Simpkinsays the low will begin to pull incold air andfreezing temperatures later Monday, enhancing the rain and snowfall over Cape Breton.

Rain will change to snow overnight, with up to 10 centimetres expected and another five to 15 centimetres expected Tuesday morning and into the afternoon.

The snow will taper off Tuesday afternoon as the northwesterly winds subside.

A snowfall warning has been issued for Inverness County, andSimpkinsays areas of the Cape BretonHighlands in Victoria County will see significant snow as well.