Midweek snow continues in Atlantic Canada, unsettled weekend ahead
As parts of the Maritimes clean off their cars Wednesday morning, the burst of heavy snow sets its sights on Newfoundland.
Meteorological spring is finally here, but it won't feel like it across Atlantic Canada this week as a fast-moving storm sweeps through the region.
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Snow began in the southern Maritimes on Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning. The burst of heavy, wet snow prompted schools in Halifax to delay opening Wednesday morning.
By Wednesday afternoon, however, we'll see a sharp warm-up behind the storm. Temperatures are forecast to soar to 5-8°C in the afternoon. As the snow melts in the spring temperatures, it will become even more wet and harder to clean up as it compacts.
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While the Maritimes spend the afternoon basking in the warmth and melting snow, the snowy system is forecast to reach Newfoundland, bringing heavy snow lasting into the evening hours. Snowfall rates are forecast to peak at about 3 cm/h.
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Wind gusts will also pick up to 60-80 km/h over the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas, creating hazardous conditions with low visibility and slick roads. So if you're thinking of heading to St. John's to watch some curling, be sure to monitor the forecast and check road conditions before heading out.
Colder temperatures will make their way back to Atlantic Canada on Thursday, but will become mild once again for the weekend. Don't expect to be outside much this weekend, though, as an unsettled pattern is forecast to bring a mix of precipitation types to the region.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Atlantic Canada.