Surprise Late March Eastern Maritimes Blizzard

Pictou County
10:38 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Winter storm warning for
Pictou County continued

Snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. Amounts up to 15 cm.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie east of Cape Breton tonight. This system will remain nearly stationary on Tuesday.

Significant snowfall is expected starting early Tuesday over northern and eastern portions of the province. Total snowfall amounts near 15 cm can be expected by Tuesday evening.

In addition northerly winds gusting to 90 km/h will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions especially over higher terrain. These very strong winds will also produce higher than normal water levels with pounding surf along north facing coastlines of the Northumberland strait and Gulf of St Lawrence.

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
10:38 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Winter storm warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County continued

Snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. Amounts up to 15 cm.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie east of Cape Breton tonight. This system will remain nearly stationary on Tuesday.

Significant snowfall is expected starting early Tuesday over northern and eastern portions of the province. Total snowfall amounts near 15 cm can be expected by Tuesday evening.

In addition northerly winds gusting to 90 km/h will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions especially over higher terrain. These very strong winds will also produce higher than normal water levels with pounding surf along north facing coastlines of the Northumberland strait and Gulf of St Lawrence.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:46 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Wind warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Strong northerly wind gusting to 90 km/h are expected on Tuesday along the Northumberland strait.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it moves northeastward tonight and Tuesday. Near 10 cm snow is expected over extreme southeastern regions where onshore flurries will persist throughout the day Tuesday. The strong northerly winds and onshore flurries will result in extended blowing snow giving reduced visibilities on Tuesday for areas near the Northumberland strait.

In addition higher than normal water levels can be expected during high tide Tuesday morning. Heavy pounding surf will also affect coastlines along the Northumberland strait on Tuesday.

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
10:46 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Blowing snow warning for
Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick continued

Blowing snow is expected on Tuesday mainly along the Northumberland strait.

This is a warning that an extended period of blowing snow with poor visibilities is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it moves northeastward tonight and Tuesday. Near 10 cm snow is expected over extreme southeastern regions where onshore flurries will persist throughout the day Tuesday. The strong northerly winds and onshore flurries will result in extended blowing snow giving reduced visibilities on Tuesday for areas near the Northumberland strait.

In addition higher than normal water levels can be expected during high tide Tuesday morning. Heavy pounding surf will also affect coastlines along the Northumberland strait on Tuesday.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:37 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Wind warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Northerly winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected Tuesday.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie east of Cape Breton tonight. This system will remain nearly stationary on Tuesday.

Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm can be expected by Tuesday evening.

In addition northerly winds gusting to 90 km/h will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions. These very strong winds will also produce higher than normal water levels with pounding surf along north facing coastlines of the Gulf of St Lawrence.

Queens County P.E.I.
10:37 AM ADT Monday 26 March 2012
Blowing snow warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Whiteout conditions due to blowing snow are expected Tuesday.

A low pressure system south of Nova Scotia will intensify as it tracks northeastward to lie east of Cape Breton tonight. This system will remain nearly stationary on Tuesday.

Total snowfall amounts near 10 cm can be expected by Tuesday evening.

In addition northerly winds gusting to 90 km/h will cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions. These very strong winds will also produce higher than normal water levels with pounding surf along north facing coastlines of the Gulf of St Lawrence.