Another Atlantic rain maker moves in for the weekend, with heavy rain, winds, and even some slushy snow prompting warnings across parts of the East Coast. This unsettled pattern will continue through the weekend, and beyond, keeping much of Atlantic Canada stuck in the stubborn and gloomy cycle.
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Periods of rain will be widespread across, with 30 to 50+ mm forecast for much of the region. The rain will also mix with wet snow in New Brunswick, and some slushy accumulations aren’t out of the question, especially for higher terrain and northern areas.
This weekend:
This incoming weekend storm will bring plenty of wind and precipitation, helping to relieve pressures on areas facing lower water levels. According to Halifax Water, minimal precipitation this fall has resulted in lower-than-normal water levels in Lake Major.
So far this month, Halifax has only recorded nine percent of the normal rainfall amount for November.
Light rain moves into the Maritimes through the day on Friday, with the heavier precipitation picking up through much of the day on Saturday.
The low will meander across the region before eventually tracking east into Newfoundland, and blasting the region with heavy rain, as well.
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A widespread 30-60 mm of rain is forecast by the time all is said and done on Sunday.
Gusty winds will also pick up, which could result in some local power outages.
Another system is expected for next Tuesday and Wednesday, and with temperatures remaining mostly on the mild side of seasonal, that will mean more rain for the region. Conditions look to trend somewhat colder during the first week of December.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Atlantic Canada.