Quick blast of snow won't last long across Atlantic Canada
A quick burst of snow, heavy rain, and gusty winds -- this system brings everything it has to Atlantic Canada, with a pleasant warm finish taking over through Wednesday
Winter is doing its best to fight back across Atlantic Canada this week, with a fast moving system bringing some decent snowfall accumulations.
The warnings have since dropped in the Maritimes, after parts of New Brunswick woke up to nearly 20 cm of snow. About 10 cm was recorded in Moncton early Tuesday, with Fredericton picking up 17 cm.
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The wintry conditions will ease for the Maritimes through Tuesday, with heavy bursts of snow and rain moving across central and western Newfoundland. Winds will be powerful for the Avalon, as well. By Wednesday, the entire region will see temperatures soar.
Stay up-to-date on the weather warnings in your area, and always check the road conditions before heading out.
Rain, snow and winds hit Newfoundland Tuesday
A low-pressure system that formed off the coast of Maine scooted over the Bay of Fundy with a shot of snow and wintry precipitation late Monday. After dropping between 5-20 cm of snow, the fast-moving system will clear the Maritimes Tuesday, with both rain and snowy impacts targeting parts of Newfoundland next.
Bursts of heavy snow will move across central and western Newfoundland, creating some slick travel conditions west of Gander along the Trans-Canada to Port aux Basques.
We’ll see snowfall totals of 5-10 cm throughout southwestern Newfoundland, with about 5 cm across central and western sections.
The Avalon Peninsula will fall on the warmer side of this system, with 10-15 mm forecast for St. John's and around 30+ mm for the southern Avalon. Rainfall warnings are in effect.
"Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," says Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the warning.
In addition to the rain and snow, winds will be strong.
Gusts between 60-80 km/h will whip across the Avalon, helping to keep the region on the milder side of the storm as temperatures remain well above freezing.
Much of the snow will melt quickly with warming temperatures
If you’re sick of the snow—it won’t stick around very long.
Temperatures following the storm will push well above freezing across New Brunswick, with double-digits possible into Nova Scotia through Tuesday. Daytime highs in the low to mid single-digits will reach Newfoundland by Wednesday.
A messy storm is expected early next week followed by a rather cold start to April.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Atlantic Canada.