Inaugural snowfall on the way Friday for parts of Atlantic Canada
Winter weather is coming to parts of Atlantic Canada. A messy system will have the potential of bringing the first instance of snowfall to parts of the Maritimes
Parts of Atlantic Canada may get their first taste of winter by the end of the week as a messy low takes aim at the East Coast.
The inaugural flakes of the season are in the forecast for portions of Nova Scotia as precipitation moves through the region this weekend.
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While accumulations may not be high, for areas that see snow this week, the first snowfall can catch many drivers off guard, especially for those who haven't put their winter tires on.
Rain and snow on deck for parts of Atlantic Canada
The low-pressure system moving into the Maritimes has tracked farther south, increasing the risk for the first flurries of the year in the greater Halifax area on Friday morning. Meanwhile, the odds of snow in southern New Brunswick have now decreased with this event.
Wet snow flurries will move into southwestern Nova Scotia on Friday morning, sliding across southern portions of the province through the day. A chance of a rain-snow mix exists along the immediate coastline during the late morning and afternoon hours on Friday.
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Accumulations should remain rather light for areas that pick up measurable snowfall.
The first measurable snow of the year is late for cities like Moncton and Halifax, where we typically pick up our first dusting by Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, respectively.
Separate from the system affecting the Maritimes is a round of snow expected across central Newfoundland, including Gander and Badger. Some areas may see up to 5 cm of accumulation, with higher totals toward the Great Northern Peninsula.
Next week will feature an extended stretch of fair weather and trending warmer, especially across the Maritimes.
Labrador will be 5-10 degrees above seasonal for most of next week. Newfoundland will be closer to seasonal but should trend warmer late week and into the following week.
A more active pattern is expected during the final week of November.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest updates and information on your forecast across Atlantic Canada.