Weather in the Maritimes this Weekend: Cold start, Snowy Finish

Weather in the Maritimes this Weekend: Cold start, Snowy Finish

Weather Snow and rain are expected again in the Maritimes on Sunday as temperatures drop.

New Brunswick received the most snow on Thursday, as expected. The total amount of snow reported from the north of the province ranged from 15 to 22 cm.

The south of the province receives less snow, but more rain. The weather changed from snow to rain in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on Thursday morning.

Snow combined with cold surfaces made roads slick. In those provinces with combined snow and rain, total precipitation was generally 10 to 32 millimeters.

Approximately 135 km/h of wind gusts were recorded at Plateau in Inverness, Cape Breton. Coastal areas of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia experienced gusts close to 80 km/h with peak gusts near 80 km/h.

Maritime temperatures will drop below freezing after noon Friday due to a gusty westerly wind.

Temperatures plummeted Saturday night, with lows ranging from -7 to -14 C in most parts of the region except northern New Brunswick, which had temperatures closer to -16 C.

In Nova Scotia, temperatures are expected to reach -2 to -4 C on Saturday afternoon. Wind gusts will range from 20 to 40 km/h on Saturday. Although it will be breezy, the air will still have a bit of bite.

Flurries and snow squalls are possible where the cold wind blows in off the ocean. Most snow squall activity will occur in northern Inverness County, Cape Breton, where the Highlands may receive 20 to 30 cm of snow. Areas affected by snow squalls are monitored.

There is also a possibility of snowfall in other areas of the province, including the North Shore, Annapolis Valley, Digby, and Yarmouth counties, and eastern Prince Edward Island.

The Maritimes will see a mix of snow and rain on Sunday due to a fast-moving Alberta Clipper.

Snow is expected to begin in the west Sunday morning and spread to the east by midday. Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island will likely rain in the afternoon.

Many areas of the Maritimes could experience five to ten cm of snow. There is a decrease in snow totals where rain is introduced. New Brunswick’s higher elevations may receive 10-to-15 cm of snow locally.

Those planning to drive on Sunday should keep an eye on the forecast since it looks like snowy, slippery road conditions are likely.

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