A weather system blending spring and winter conditions—a true “sprinter” storm—is on its way to the Maritimes, bringing a mix of rain and snow. The Halifax region and Cape Breton are expected to see some of the heaviest snowfall, with several centimetres likely to accumulate.
Rain and Snow Timeline
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Wednesday Evening: Light rain begins over western Nova Scotia, spreading eastward.
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9 PM: As temperatures drop, rain transitions to wet snow in some areas.
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Midnight: Snowfall covers much of Nova Scotia, with coastal regions seeing a rain-snow mix.
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Overnight: New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island also experience light snow and rain.
Heaviest Weather Period
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Midnight – 8 AM Thursday: The most intense precipitation occurs across the region.
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Thursday Morning: Snowfall persists in eastern New Brunswick, northern and eastern Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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Thursday Afternoon: Flurries and scattered rain showers linger.
Expected Snowfall
Forecasting spring snow is always tricky due to melting and compaction. However, significant accumulation is still possible:
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Nova Scotia (Halifax & East): 5–15 cm of snowfall overnight.
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Highest Totals (10–15 cm): Interior Guysborough County, Antigonish County, the Bras d’Or Lakes area, and higher elevations of Victoria County (Cape Breton). Expect slushy, snow-covered roads by Thursday morning.
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Southern New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: 1–5 cm overnight.
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Thursday: Additional light snowfall could bring a few extra centimetres to eastern New Brunswick, northern/eastern Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Another Winter Storm Sunday Night into Monday
Looking ahead, a slow-moving warm front is expected to arrive Sunday night and persist into Monday, bringing a wintry mix to the region:
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Northern & Central New Brunswick: Extended periods of snow and freezing rain.
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Southern New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI: Heavy rainfall possible due to the storm’s strength and slow movement.
Prepare for messy travel conditions, and stay updated as forecasts evolve!
