Winter Storm Scott Update Two

5:58 PM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Lunenburg County

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia late on Monday.

Snow ahead of this system is expected to begin early on Monday and intensify through the morning before changing over to ice pellets and possibly freezing rain to rain in the afternoon. Precipitation is then forecast to quickly taper off Monday evening. The rain will occur along the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia, and southern Cape Breton Island. The highest amounts will be in the southwest, where amounts in excess of 30 mm are possible. Farther east 15 to 20 mm are possible.

Overnight into Tuesday morning falling temperatures may cause a freeze up, which combined with today's heavy snowfall, may give significant problems. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.