Windy, rainy storm to persist for Atlantic Canada into Sunday
This weekend’s storm is the first of several systems expected across the region through the end of November
A sprawling storm will continue over Atlantic Canada this weekend as gusty winds and periods of heavy rain spiral into the region.
The rain is a welcome change for many in the Maritimes who haven’t seen much precipitation in recent weeks. This weekend’s rain should provide some relief for areas facing lower water levels. According to Halifax Water, minimal precipitation this fall has resulted in lower-than-normal water levels in Lake Major.
The unsettled pattern will continue beyond the weekend, as well, keeping much of Atlantic Canada stuck in a stubborn and gloomy cycle.
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Stiff winds will continue blowing through Saturday evening, especially across the Maritimes, before calming into Sunday as the low-pressure system moves into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Despite the weakening, we’ll still see widespread wind gusts of 40-60 km/h throughout the Maritimes on Sunday.
Before this weekend’s storm, Halifax had only seen 9 percent of its normal November rainfall. It’s a completely different story farther north in Newfoundland, where some areas have seen 133 percent of their normal rain for the month as of Thursday—with more falling in the meantime.
The heavy precipitation we saw through the day Saturday will taper to scattered bouts of rain for our Sunday. The bulk of the precipitation will fall across Prince Edward Island, coastal sections of New Brunswick, and across Newfoundland.
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All told, we should expect to see rainfall totals of 30-50 mm throughout the Maritimes and portions of Newfoundland, with scattered pockets of 40-60 mm possible—including down toward Halifax.
There’s also a risk for 5-10+ cm of snow at higher elevations throughout northern New Brunswick and the Gaspé Peninsula.
Looking ahead, we’ll have to deal with several more low-pressure systems through the waning days of November. Another storm is expected to arrive on Tuesday, with one more hot on its heels by the end of the week. Gusty winds and wet weather are expected with each of these systems.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Atlantic Canada.
