East Coast to see wintry mix and high winds throughout the weekend
Another significant winter storm tracking through Eastern Canada will march its way through the Maritimes and Newfoundland this weekend, bringing conditions that will certainly impede travel and possibly power.
We’ve seen a ton of these lows this winter season and this one isn’t different.
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A second storm in recent days, it will generate a similar forecast as Wednesday’s system, but with lower wind gusts and less moisture.
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Ice pellets and freezing rain will give way to rainfall late Saturday evening and overnight for most areas. By Sunday, the risk of freezing rain increases across Newfoundland with colder surface temperatures in place.
Cold air locked across far northern New Brunswick will allow for almost all snow to fall there, while rain will likely wash away any snow that accumulates in the southern two-thirds of New Brunswick and most of Nova Scotia.
The heaviest rain is expected in southern Nova Scotia where 20-30+mm is expected.
Beware the likelihood of gusty winds as this low-pressure system sweeps the region through the latter half of Saturday.
Wind gusts are expected in the 70-90 km/h range, peaking Saturday evening as the front passes. Expect some local power outages with this event.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued storm surge warnings for coastal areas of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and New Brunswick.
Winds will peak on Saturday evening with gusts pushing into the 70-90 km/h range, especially near the southern coasts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Localized power outages are possible.
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Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on this storm across Atlantic Canada.