Heavy Rains to Heavy Snow in Western Newfoundland Bringing Up to 60cm Through Friday

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Moisture continues to stream into the province from the south, and this trend is expected to persist throughout Friday and possibly into Saturday morning before a pause in the precipitation occurs. However, a surge of cold air from the west will transition the recent heavy rains into heavy snow starting overnight and into early Friday morning.

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The shift will first occur over the Northern Peninsula, then gradually spread south and east into Central Newfoundland during the afternoon.

Expect the snow to be intense at times, with a broad area of Western Newfoundland—including the eastern half of the Northern Peninsula, the Connaigre Peninsula, and areas extending southward towards Deer Lake—anticipating over 60cm of snow, and potentially more in localized areas, by Friday's end.

Accompanying this significant snowfall will be wind gusts nearing 100km/h, creating occasional blizzard conditions that will make travel treacherous.

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In areas of Western Newfoundland less affected, the remainder of the Island will begin to see snow by Friday afternoon as the cold air pushes eastward, gradually converting the rain to snow. This transition may include brief periods of freezing rain and/or ice pellets.

Snowfall totals in Central and Eastern Newfoundland will be considerably lower, with most of Central Newfoundland expecting under 30cm and Eastern Newfoundland, including the Avalon, less than 15cm.

The Southeast Avalon will experience the least snowfall, with no more than 5cm predicted by Friday's end. Along the South Coast, the rain will continue before it transitions to snow, placing Port-Aux-Basques and Burgeo in the 5-15cm range.

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Not a Typo: An Additional 200+mm of Rain for Parts of Newfoundland & More Rain for Already Drenched Nova Scotia

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After a wet and windy Tuesday, Western Newfoundland, particularly along the South Coast, braces for continued heavy rainfall overnight and into Wednesday. The hardest-hit areas may experience rainfall rates surpassing 10mm/hr, likely leading to flooding and road washouts.

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By Thursday morning, a shift to colder air will see the rain on the Northern Peninsula gradually transform into snow, extending south and east into Central Newfoundland by afternoon.

This snowfall, heavy at times, could leave Western Newfoundland under a blanket of up to 60cm by Friday's end. Accompanying wind gusts up to 100km/h are expected, potentially causing blizzard conditions and making travel treacherous.

Thursday night into Friday, the snow will extend to Eastern Newfoundland and the Avalon, with accumulations ranging between 5-15cm for most areas. A detailed snowfall forecast map will be available Wednesday evening.

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In the meantime, across the Cabot Strait, a rainy start to the week that saw Halifax and east of the city getting hit with 50-100+mm of rain will continue Wednesday when an additional 20-75mm will fall, with the higher amounts further eastward.

Meanwhile, across the Cabot Strait, Halifax and its eastern areas, already drenched with 50-100+mm of rain, anticipate an additional 20-75mm on Wednesday, with the heftier totals expected further east. This mirrors the flood and washout concerns seen in Southern Newfoundland, with up to 75mm of rain forecasted for the Eastern mainland and Cape Breton Island, where rainfall rates could reach 15mm/hr.

New Brunswick is set for a respite from the rain, unlike most of Prince Edward Island. While Prince County might experience minimal rain or drizzle, a stark contrast in Queens and Kings Counties will see drizzle in the west and over 30mm of rain along the eastern coast of Kings County. The rain in PEI, however, will be shorter-lived than in Nova Scotia, concluding Wednesday evening.

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Nova Scotia on Thursday will see light rain persist overnight. Early Thursday might bring a brief period of freezing rain before it clears from the eastern mainland. Cape Breton Island may also undergo this freezing rain phase, transitioning to light snow that could last throughout the day and into early Friday. A snowfall forecast for this region will be posted on Wednesday evening as well.

Yet Another Strong Rain & Wind Storm Takes Aim at the Maritimes to Start the Week

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This week opens with a familiar scenario: wet and windy conditions as another storm lashes the Maritimes. A low-pressure system travelling up the American coast is set to affect the region from late Sunday through Tuesday.

The storm is expected to deliver rainfall ranging from 10mm to over 100mm, accompanied by wind gusts surpassing 100km/h.

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The onset of rain in Western New Brunswick late Sunday will mark the storm's arrival, spreading eastward into Nova Scotia and PEI overnight and continuing into Monday morning.

Intensifying by Monday afternoon, rainfall rates are expected to exceed 5mm/hr, reaching up to 10mm/hr in the hardest hit areas. The downpour will gradually diminish overnight, with lingering rain in Eastern Nova Scotia into Tuesday.

Unlike last week's storm, Nova Scotia is on tap for the heaviest rainfall from this system, anticipating over 100mm east of Halifax and isolated areas possibly receiving upwards of 125mm. The Halifax Region is likely to see 75-100mm, while a broad section of the province faces 50-75mm.

Areas like Cumberland County, the Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth and Shelburne Counties, and most of Cape Breton will see around 25-50mm. However, the tip of Inverness and Victoria Counties will see the least, with less than 25mm forecasted. Given the rapid accumulation, localized flooding is a significant concern, particularly in and around Halifax.

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New Brunswick's rainfall totals will be more modest, with a general expectation of 25-50mm province-wide, including Woodstock, Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John. Northern and Eastern parts of the province anticipate 10-25mm, spanning from Edmundston to Bathurst and nearly reaching the Chignecto Isthmus.

The highest rainfall totals in the province, between 50-75mm, is predicted for Southwest New Brunswick. PEI's rainfall totals will differ from last week, with lesser amounts in the west and more in the east.

Prince County and western Queens County can expect 10-25mm, while the bulk of Queens County and Kings County are likely to receive 25-50mm.

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As with last week’s storm, strong wind gusts are anticipated with this storm. New Brunswick can expect gusts up to 95km/h, intensifying to over 100km/h in the south along the Fundy Region.

Prince Edward Island may experience slightly stronger winds than last week, with gusts potentially exceeding 100km/h.

Nova Scotia will encounter similar windy conditions to the previous storm, with widespread gusts of 85-95km/h and up to 110km/h along coastal areas.

The potential for power outages remains high, especially as some trees and branches were weakened by last week's storm.

Currently, models indicate a second system could bring more rain to the region, but are divided on its trajectory. One model suggests additional rainfall over Eastern Nova Scotia, while another predicts the storm will remain well offshore.

Any extra rainfall could exacerbate the already heightened flood risks in the area.

Batten Down the Hatches Maritimes! Very Windy and Wet Day in Store for Monday

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A powerful storm is pushing its way northward along the American East Coast and the leading edge has already started to push into the Maritimes with rain beginning to fall in New Brunswick.

While rain is expected to some degree across the entire region, New Brunswick will see the bulk of it, with some areas looking at up to 75mm by the end of the day tomorrow.

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The rain will be light to start, before increasing in intensity overnight and remaining steady throughout the day and rainfall rates may exceed 5mm/hr at times during the morning.

In the Northwest Region, cooler temperatures will result in most of the precipitation to fall as snow, meaning that instead of 50-75mm of rain, this area is looking at upwards of 30cm of snow.

Beyond New Brunswick, precipitation becomes less of an issue for most of the rest of the Maritimes. Nova Scotia and PEI can expect 5-20mm of rain, with the exception of Prince County where 20-50mm of rain is possible.

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As the centre of the storm approaches and crosses through the Maritimes on Monday, the winds will begin to ramp up, peaking in the early afternoon. The strongest wind gusts will be over 100km/h for coastal areas in Southern New Brunswick and across Western and Central Nova Scotia.

These strong gusts will penetrate quite far inland meaning the rest of Nova Scotia, most of Central and Southern New Brunswick and the entirety of PEI can expect wind gusts over 80km/h. These strong winds will very likely result in widespread power outages across the entire region.

Winter Storm to Impact Atlantic Canada With Up to 20cm of Snow Beginning Sunday Night

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After a rather rainy start to the season in Atlantic Canada, a significant change is on the horizon with widespread snowfall anticipated overnight tonight.

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Southern New Brunswick and much of Central Nova Scotia are expected to experience snowfall in the 15-20cm range from Sunday night through Tuesday.

While localized patches could see amounts exceeding 20cm, the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia will likely have limited snowfall due to above-freezing temperatures, resulting in some or all of the precipitation falling as rain.

The low-pressure system driving this weather shift has already begun its movement into the region, bringing light rain and snow to Southern Nova Scotia. As it progresses closer, the snow will extend north and eastward, covering the entire province and reaching into New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

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By early Monday afternoon, the snow will gradually taper off from west to east, and the storm is expected to exit the region by late evening. Some light flurries may linger overnight Monday into Tuesday afternoon, contributing an additional couple of centimetres of snow.

Since the low-pressure centre will track to the south of Nova Scotia, the expected snowfall totals begin to decrease in Northern New Brunswick.

Strong Storm Takes Aim at Atlantic Canada This Weekend With Up to 75mm of Rain and 115 km/h Wind Gusts

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An active weekend awaits much of Atlantic Canada as a strong system is set to traverse the region starting Saturday afternoon.

The precipitation will come in the form of rainfall for the most part, but Northern New Brunswick could see some wet flurries mixed in with the rain. It currently appears that Nova Scotia will bear the brunt of this storm expecting up to 75mm of rain and wind gusts locally over 100km/h.

Rain has begun to spread across the region as of Saturday afternoon, expected to intensify through the day. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated late afternoon and evening, potentially bringing several hours of heavy rain through Halifax and across Cape Breton.

Heading into the overnight hours, rain is expected to taper off, starting with the southwestern portion of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick around midnight. For those in the northeast, rain may linger into early Sunday morning before tapering off by sunrise.

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Upon conclusion, Central Nova Scotia could witness substantial rainfall totals. Amounts ranging from 50 to 75mm are possible along the Eastern shoreline, through Halifax, and up into the western side of Cape Breton, including the eastern side of Prince Edward Island. Localized areas may exceed 75mm, possibly approaching the 100mm mark.

The rest of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are forecasted to receive 30 to 50mm, with the far southwestern portion around Digby possibly falling short of the 30mm mark.

New Brunswick, particularly the Moncton area, is expected to see the highest totals with around 30mm of rain, gradually decreasing to the northeast. Wet snow is possible around the Edmundston and Bathurst area overnight, but significant accumulation is not anticipated.

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Strong to damaging wind gusts are also expected, peaking this evening and early overnight, with Cape Breton facing the brunt of the wind storm. Sydney, Inverness, and Antigonish could experience gusts up to 100 to 115km/h.

Along the Eastern coast, including Shelburne, Liverpool, Bridgewater, Halifax, and Eastern Prince Edward Island, gusts approaching 90km/h are possible.

Wind concerns are lower across New Brunswick and Southwestern Nova Scotia, where gusts should remain under 70km/h throughout the event. Winds are expected to gradually weaken through Sunday morning.

Hurricane Lee to Make Landfall in Atlantic Canada This Weekend With Significant Impacts Expected

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Hurricane Lee is finally on Atlantic Canada’s doorstep, and the region must brace itself for a formidable weather event. The cyclone's approach brings with it a variety of hazards that impact Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. As Lee makes its final approach overnight, the rain has been an early precursor. The relentless tropical storm-force winds, expected to commence after midnight along Nova Scotia's South Shore, will signify the storm's arrival. 

This hurricane, on its northeastward trajectory, will weaken to a Tropical Storm in the early afternoon and it is expected to make landfall in the Yarmouth County area late in the afternoon to early evening. Despite being downgraded from a hurricane, winds and rains will relentlessly pound the Maritimes, persisting well into Sunday.

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Winds will be one of the main concerns with Lee. Across the Maritimes, gusts exceeding 70 km/h will sweep across the landscape. The epicentre of this windstorm will likely materialize in Southwestern Nova Scotia and Southern New Brunswick, where gusts could roar at 120+ km/h, particularly in exposed coastal areas.

The prolonged duration of these high wind gusts, combined with trees still laden with leaves and saturated soil, will likely lead to widespread power outages in the hardest-hit areas. With trees retaining their foliage, they will act as obstacles tossed around by the relentless wind, potentially bringing down power lines in their wake.

Communities must be prepared for the possibility of extended periods without electricity.

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Heavy rainfall is another consequence of Hurricane Lee's arrival. The amount of precipitation varies, with the heaviest downpours concentrated around the storm's core. Closer to the center of the cyclone, rainfall totals may soar above 100 mm, exacerbating concerns about flooding. This impending deluge follows closely on the heels of heavy rains earlier in the week, amplifying the risk of flooding across the region. 

The hurricane's unwelcome visit isn't limited to wind and rain. Coastal regions, especially along Nova Scotia's Southern Shore and the Bay of Fundy, face the peril of coastal flooding driven by storm surge. During high tides, waters could surge up to 2 meters above normal high tide levels, menacing coastal communities.

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The Bay of Fundy, with its already dramatic tides, may witness waters surging 3 meters above the norm. Adding to the peril, wave heights along the South Shore could exceed 6 meters, exacerbating the coastal flooding situation. 

In the face of Hurricane Lee's relentless onslaught, residents of Atlantic Canada must prioritize safety, heed official warnings, and prepare for a strong storm. While Lee is not as strong as Fiona from last year, it remains a storm that needs to be taken seriously.