Spring snow and ice threat spread across Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada faces an active week of weather, with multiple waves of moisture bringing a mix of snow, ice, and rain. These conditions are expected to create challenging travel from Tuesday to Thursday
A developing low pressure system will bring significant snowfall and an ice risk to parts of Atlantic Canada by mid-week.
Monday’s scattered showers and snow flurries will serve as a prelude to the more impactful weather set to arrive Tuesday and Wednesday. The system will bring heavy snow to some areas, while others may experience freezing rain or ice pellets, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
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Heavy snow, ice, and rain mid-week
A warm front moving into the Maritimes on Tuesday will bring a mix of snow, ice, and rain across the region.
Northern New Brunswick can expect 5-10+ cm of snow, while Nova Scotia will see snow flurries transitioning to rain and a wintry mix through the day, with precipitation totals of 5-15 mm.
By Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, precipitation rates will intensify.
Heavy snow will persist across northern New Brunswick and expand into Newfoundland. Accumulations of 15-30 cm are possible by Wednesday night, with the Avalon Peninsula and northern New Brunswick likely receiving the highest totals.
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A zone of freezing rain and ice pellets is expected between the areas of heaviest snow and rainfall, potentially impacting southern New Brunswick, parts of P.E.I., and eastern Nova Scotia early Wednesday.
The location of the snow and ice boundary may shift depending on the system’s track.
If travel is necessary, monitor forecasts closely and prepare for slick, untreated surfaces and hazardous driving conditions in areas of heavy snow and ice.