Road Conditions - The Valley Eye Photography

⚠️ 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 […]

Heavy winds and whiteouts

January 16, 2026January 21, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Heavy winds and scattered flurries are causing white out and blizzard like conditions across the western region of Nova Scotia. Locations in Annapolis and Kings Counties are experiencing whiteouts at this hour. Drive with care! Ns Hwy Cams ⤵️ https://novascotia.ca/tran/cameras/all.asp 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.

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.

It’s a mild morning across the valley!

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Temperatures are hovering around 0 degrees, there may be some black ice; roads are clear for the most part, some pooling water in places but the rain has stopped! You can expect driveways, sidewalks and backroads to be quite slippery following heavy rainfall yesterday. Have a safe Thursday! Adrian J.

Rain on the way!

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Slippery and foggy in spots for commuters this morning, with temperatures hovering around 0 degrees. Main roads are clear with patchy black ice in places. Watch out for black ice and slushy conditions on back roads! Rain is in the forecast today with 15-20mm expected by this evening. Drive safe and have a great day! […]