Nor’easter hitting East Coast with high winds, heavy rain, snow risk
Beware the risk for travel hiccups and power outages as a strengthening storm hits Atlantic Canada through Monday
An unusually potent late-season storm hitting Atlantic Canada will bring high winds, heavy rain, and even a risk for snow through Sunday night and into Monday.
The rare May nor’easter could even come close to setting a record-low barometric pressure reading in some areas.
Beware the risk for travel issues and power outages as the storm rolls through the region.
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Forecasters are watching a deep trough over Eastern Canada responsible for fuelling our potent nor’easter into Monday.
This system will steer into the coast by Sunday evening, bringing a combination of heavy precipitation and high winds to the region.
The main impact will be gusty winds of 70-90 km/h, which could lead to scattered power outages throughout the Atlantic provinces. Large waves along coastal sections will also increase the danger to beachgoers.
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Many areas can expect 30-50 mm of heavy rainfall through Monday, with the heaviest precipitation expected in southwestern Nova Scotia and along the Fundy shores.
We’re even watching the potential for wet snow in the Maritimes on Sunday night, as temperatures will be hovering just a few degrees above the freezing mark.
Some wet snow is likely to mix in under heavier precipitation, particularly across pockets of higher terrain.
Cape Breton, western Prince Edward Island, and some higher terrain in northern Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will be most vulnerable to some wet snowfall. The Cobiquid Pass can expect around 5 cm of snow from this event.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Atlantic Canada.