Due to medical issues, we can not depart Halifax for our trip south to Florida until November 12. From experienced travellers, what can the roads be like through Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and the...
About a week out, I would be checking for forecast along the route. Then pick the best window and be prepared to hold up for a day or two if the weather isn't conducive.
As noted, south of New York, it's unlikely to be a problem and if it is, they will have it cleared within a day in most cases.
Unless the medical condition limits you to short driving days, just try to make a good number of miles the first couple days to get 800-1000miles south.