Quick like a flurry: Winter storm begins moving out of southern Maritimes
As Newfoundland catches a breather from a solid winter wallop Friday, southern Nova Scotia residents will be getting their snow-clearing equipment ready to deal with their incoming blast of the white stuff.
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Some areas could see more than 20 cm of snow. As well, easterly winds accompanying the snow will produce blowing snow and reduced visibilities. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Similar storms in the past have caused hazardous driving conditions and cancellations of scheduled activities. Winter storm warnings and special weather statements are in place for southwestern Nova Scotia.
Sunday night snow and gusty winds to make for arduous travel for some
This track will limit snowfall for most of the region except southwestern Nova Scotia. However, the pressure gradient between the opposing systems will kick up gusty winds for the Maritimes.
The snow started Sunday morning in southwestern Nova Scotia around Yarmouth. Light snow will also push northeast into Halifax, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., during this time.
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The snowfall has been accompanied by strong wind gusts, especially along the southern shorelines, where 50-80 km/h wind gusts are forecast. Reduced visibility can be expected.
Snow will ease Sunday overnight, leaving some snow to shovel for Monday morning.
We have high confidence that Shelburne and Yarmouth, N.S., will see the highest snowfall totals, over 20 cm in some cases, while regions across the North Shore will see next to nothing.
As the low continues to track east, conditions improve early Monday. So, with Halifax right on the edge of the system, we’ll have to wait to see exactly how much snow you’ll have to shovel.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on conditions across the Maritimes.
