Annapolis Valley – Page 7 – The Valley Eye Photography

It’s bittersweet

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

For decades, residents living within the core of the Annapolis Valley have become all too familiar with the roaring sounds of the CC-130H Hercules. An airplane that has been providing search and rescue operations throughout Canada since the 1960s and soaring the skies of its home, Greenwood, since 1991. Pictured the CC-130H Hercules. The final […]

⚠️ Black Ice

January 22, 2026January 23, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Getting reports from some motorists that there is black ice on roadways this evening! Black ice is typically clear, but it can be misleading as it takes on the colour of the pavement beneath it, making it look like a wet, dark, and often dull patch of road. Take your time and use caution if […]

Slippery conditions this morning

January 20, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Road conditions across much of the Annapolis Valley are snow covered and slippery. Main drags like Highway 101 and Highway 1 are snow covered following some snowfall overnight, crews are out working to get roads plowed and salted. Many areas are slippery as temperatures dropped over night resulting in roads, parking lots and sidewalks freezing […]

There is challenging conditions as many wake up this morning!

January 19, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Crews are working to plow heavy wet snow that’s creating many power outages across the province. Branches are too heavy to withstand the accumulation which is causing them to break off and resulting in over 100,000 customers to be without electricity this morning. Trees are also causing hazardous on roadways with overhanging along with slippery […]

There are slippery sections across the valley this morning!

January 17, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Backroads are experiencing black ice while most main roads are clear! Have a great weekend and drive safe. P.S. Yes its cold outside 🥶 Adrian J.

Main drags mostly clear, back roads icy!

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Conditions have cleared up since late yesterday evening, for the most part! Main drags have been salted and are bare with partially covered areas. There are some icy spots on back roads. It’s a very chilly morning, with winds gusting to around 70km/hr just after 6AM. Have a safe week and happy Monday! Adrian J.

Snow impacting conditions before midnight

January 11, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Heavy wet snow is falling across much of the valley just before midnight, creating snow covered roads! Salt trucks are out, main drags appear partially covered, while many back roads are completely covered. Drive safe if your out late this evening, next report first thing in the AM. Adrian J.

Freezing rain impacting Annapolis Valley

January 11, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Freezing rain has certainly made its mark on vegetation near the West Brooklyn Rd overpass near Avonport. Road conditions are moderate in most areas with some slush on backroads. Just traveled from the Halifax to Kings and it was smooth sailing, with multiple plows out. Drive safe 🙂 Adrian J.

Pooling water for Saturday morning drive

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

There is pooling water in various areas this morning from some overnight rainfall. Take your time if you are commuting today, expecially on Highway 101. Temperatures are 7 degrees just before 6AM. Adrian J.

Slippery Roads for Friday Commute

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Another slippery morning across the valley with black ice in various places for those commuting. Drive safely! Adrian J.