Back-to-back Easter storms to bring big blast of snow and ice to East Coast
A storm system on Friday and Saturday will bring hazardous conditions, followed by a second Colorado low on Sunday, making for a stormy Easter weekend
Atlantic Canada braces for back-to-back winter storms over the Easter long weekend. Snow, ice, and potential road closures may cause travel disruptions, with isolated power outages also possible.
Weather Highlights:
Friday-Saturday: Snow, ice, and rain across NB, P.E.I., and Nova Scotia, with 10-20+ cm of snow hitting southern Newfoundland
Impacts: Northern New Brunswick may see 5-10 mm of freezing rain, with travel disruptions, road closures, and power outages possible
Second System: Another 10-20 cm of snow and 6-12 hours of freezing rain Sunday
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Winter storms to deliver snow, ice, and rain to Atlantic Canada this Easter weekend
The first storm will arrive Friday morning, bringing snow and ice to New Brunswick, P.E.I., and eastern Nova Scotia.
Rising temperatures will transition precipitation to rain in some areas by afternoon and evening. Heavy snow will move into central and southern Newfoundland Friday night into Saturday morning.
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A swath of 10-20+ cm of snow is expected from northern New Brunswick, western P.E.I., and southern Newfoundland. Central New Brunswick could see 5-10 mm of freezing rain, while P.E.I. and eastern Nova Scotia may receive a few millimetres.
Travel disruptions, road closures, and isolated power outages are possible.
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A brief break will occur Saturday afternoon, as high pressure moves through, accompanied by cooler temperatures.
A second system will follow a similar path, spreading more snow and ice north, and rain to the south through Sunday.
Another 10-20 cm of snow is expected across northern New Brunswick, with up to 6-12 hours of freezing rain in some areas.
Areas across the southwestern Maritimes could see 15-30 mm of rain. A track shift may adjust overall snow and ice totals.