Spring paused in Atlantic Canada as Easter Sunday winter storm arrives
Back-to-back stormy systems will continue to bring winter-like impacts across Atlantic Canada this Easter long weekend.
Sunday will feature the second act of a duo of winter storms rolling across Atlantic Canada. Prepare for another round of snow, ice, and rain. Travel disruptions and isolated power outages also possible.
Weather Highlights:
A wide variety of snow, rain, and freezing rain will sweep the East Coast on Sunday
Areas expecting snow could see another 10-20 cm of accumulation
Potential impacts include travel disruptions, road closures, and isolated power outages
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Easter weekend ends with a second East Coast winter storm
After contending with one winter storm, all focus across Atlantic Canada shifts to a second system following a similar path. This storm will spread a wintry mix of precipitation to the north, while communities across the south deal with plain old rain through Sunday.
Another 10-20 cm of snow is expected across extreme northern New Brunswick, with several more hours of freezing rain in some areas as warm air moves above the cold surface. This will make for some tricky travel north of Fredericton, along Hwy 8 toward Miramichi. Hwy 11, north of Shediac, will also likely be slick throughout Sunday, as a wintry mix sweeps across the area before transitioning to rain in the afternoon.
P.E.I. and Cape Breton will also endure a brief period of wintry precipitation on Sunday afternoon.
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Meanwhile, in the southern Maritimes, we could see 10-30 mm of rainfall through Sunday and into Monday.
Another stalling frontal system will keep up the showers across eastern Newfoundland on Monday, bringing pockets of 30 mm rainfall to southern parts of the province.
Behind the stalled system, in western Newfoundland and the Maritimes, we will see cooler air fill in and maybe a few bursts of snow-showers.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across the East Coast.