Winter Storm Miles Update One

10:53 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h except up to 110 km/h over exposed areas.

Location: Nova Scotia

Time frame: continuing until late in the day Friday.

Remarks: Strong southwesterly winds will continue to intensify today and tonight and are expected to reach peak strength Friday morning before diminishing Friday afternoon.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

 

10:44 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Nova Scotia

Temperatures: falling rapidly from near plus 11 degrees to minus 4 degrees.

Time span: Friday afternoon.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

 

10:42 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 60 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: overnight tonight until Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Rain at times heavy will develop tonight, then taper to flurries or ice pellets Friday afternoon and end Friday evening, with a risk of brief freezing rain during the changeover.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:41 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Prince Edward Island

Temperatures: falling rapidly from near plus 8 degrees to minus 8 degrees.

Time span: Friday afternoon.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

 

10:41 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: 90 km/h except up to 110 km/h over exposed areas.

Locations: Prince Edward Island

Time span: Friday morning until Friday afternoon.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

10:36 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Saint John and County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h

Location: Southern New Brunswick

Time frame: overnight Thursday until near noon Friday.

Remarks: Strong and gusty southwesterly winds will continue today, but will further increase late tonight and persist into Friday morning with gusts up to 90 km/h likely.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

 

10:33 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: southern half of New Brunswick.

Time span: late this evening until near midday Friday.

Remarks: Showers today will transition to periods of rain at times heavy tonight and persist into Friday morning. The heavy rain combined with some melting of the snow pack and frozen ground could lead to localized flooding or ponding on road surfaces, especially in poor drainage areas.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

 

10:31 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Saint John and County

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Southern half of New Brunswick

Temperatures: falling rapidly from near plus 8 degrees to near minus 5 degrees.

Time span: late Friday morning into Friday afternoon.

Remarks: An intense cold front will sweep across New Brunswick from north to south on Friday. Rain at times heavy ahead of the front will change quickly through freezing rain to flurries as temperatures plummet beginning late Friday morning or early afternoon.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:33 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: southern half of New Brunswick.

Time span: late this evening until near midday Friday.

Remarks: Showers today will transition to periods of rain at times heavy tonight and persist into Friday morning. The heavy rain combined with some melting of the snow pack and frozen ground could lead to localized flooding or ponding on road surfaces, especially in poor drainage areas.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

 

10:31 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Locations: Southern half of New Brunswick

Temperatures: falling rapidly from near plus 8 degrees to near minus 5 degrees.

Time span: late Friday morning into Friday afternoon.

Remarks: An intense cold front will sweep across New Brunswick from north to south on Friday. Rain at times heavy ahead of the front will change quickly through freezing rain to flurries as temperatures plummet beginning late Friday morning or early afternoon.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:31 AM AST Thursday 17 February 2022

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Locations: Northern New Brunswick except Madawaska and Restigouche counties.

Time span: later tonight into Friday morning.

Remarks: Showers today and this evening will transition to freezing rain later tonight and persist into Friday morning. As colder air continues to move into the region from the north on Friday, freezing rain will transition to ice pellets and finally snow before ending in the afternoon.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.