Winter Storm Electra headed towards the region this weekend? Update One
Queens County P.E.I.
4:29 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Queens County P.E.I. issued
Unseasonably cold airmass tonight and Friday over Prince Edward Island.
Potential snow storm for Prince Edward Island on Sunday.
An Arctic airmass has brought unseasonably cold temperatures near minus 15 combined with some moderate westerly winds resulting in cold wind chill values near minus 25 for tonight and Friday night.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for Prince Edward Island.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
4:29 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued
Potential snowfall event for Southwest Nova Scotia early Friday morning.
Potential snow storm for Sunday for all of Nova Scotia.
A trough of low pressure expected to form over the Gulf of Maine tonight is expected to bring periods of snow to much of Southwest Nova Scotia Friday morning. Current indications are suggesting snowfall amounts up to 10 centimetres with this trough. It should be noted however that there exists a possibility of localized amounts up to 15 centimetres for Southwest Nova Scotia Friday morning if the trough becomes more intense than currently expected.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for much of Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Fredericton and Southern York County
4:30 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued
Unseasonably cold airmass tonight and Friday over New Brunswick.
Potential snow storm for Southeastern New Brunswick on Sunday.
An Arctic airmass has brought unseasonably cold temperatures near minus 20 combined with some moderate westerly winds resulting in cold wind chill values near minus 25 to 30 for tonight and Friday night.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for Southern New Brunswick.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Yarmouth County
8:14 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Snow squall watch for
Yarmouth County issued
Flurries and possible snow squalls on Friday.
A cold westerly flow over the region will continue to produce flurries and localized snow squalls over the Highlands tonight. The snow squall activity should become more frequent Friday afternoon as winds shift to a more northwest direction. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to possibly 25 centimetres can be expected by Friday evening in these snow squalls. Strong westerly winds combined with the snow will also give reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow and motorists are advised to use caution.
In addition, flurries in onshore winds and a trough of low pressure will give heavy flurries and possible snow squalls to Southwestern Nova Scotia on Friday. Currently up to 10 centimetres of snow is forecast. However, higher accumulations are possible in snow squalls.
4:29 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Queens County P.E.I. issued
Unseasonably cold airmass tonight and Friday over Prince Edward Island.
Potential snow storm for Prince Edward Island on Sunday.
An Arctic airmass has brought unseasonably cold temperatures near minus 15 combined with some moderate westerly winds resulting in cold wind chill values near minus 25 for tonight and Friday night.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for Prince Edward Island.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
4:29 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West continued
Potential snowfall event for Southwest Nova Scotia early Friday morning.
Potential snow storm for Sunday for all of Nova Scotia.
A trough of low pressure expected to form over the Gulf of Maine tonight is expected to bring periods of snow to much of Southwest Nova Scotia Friday morning. Current indications are suggesting snowfall amounts up to 10 centimetres with this trough. It should be noted however that there exists a possibility of localized amounts up to 15 centimetres for Southwest Nova Scotia Friday morning if the trough becomes more intense than currently expected.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for much of Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Fredericton and Southern York County
4:30 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Special weather statement for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued
Unseasonably cold airmass tonight and Friday over New Brunswick.
Potential snow storm for Southeastern New Brunswick on Sunday.
An Arctic airmass has brought unseasonably cold temperatures near minus 20 combined with some moderate westerly winds resulting in cold wind chill values near minus 25 to 30 for tonight and Friday night.
On Saturday a low pressure system is forecast to develop over the Southeastern United States and is expected to intensify as it moves towards Atlantic Canada during the day. There is the potential for significant snow, strong winds and blowing snow on Sunday for Southern New Brunswick.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for Sunday are advised to monitor future forecasts for more information and any warnings that may be required.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
Yarmouth County
8:14 PM AST Thursday 12 December 2013
Snow squall watch for
Yarmouth County issued
Flurries and possible snow squalls on Friday.
A cold westerly flow over the region will continue to produce flurries and localized snow squalls over the Highlands tonight. The snow squall activity should become more frequent Friday afternoon as winds shift to a more northwest direction. Local snowfall amounts of 15 to possibly 25 centimetres can be expected by Friday evening in these snow squalls. Strong westerly winds combined with the snow will also give reduced visibilities at times in blowing snow and motorists are advised to use caution.
In addition, flurries in onshore winds and a trough of low pressure will give heavy flurries and possible snow squalls to Southwestern Nova Scotia on Friday. Currently up to 10 centimetres of snow is forecast. However, higher accumulations are possible in snow squalls.
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