Two sides of potent East Coast storm brings winter, spring-like effects

The next storm set to impact Atlantic Canada will continue the tale of two seasons this week, with rainfall warnings now effect for Nova Scotia as winter storm, wind and snowfall warnings are still in place for Newfoundland for the current system.

The snow, heavy rainfall and potent wind gusts will likely make for some dangerous travel on Thursday and Friday for many locales. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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Heavy rain in Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland threatens water pooling on roadways, and localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas.

Be sure to clear storm drains and gutters of ice and other debris in advance of this system. Mild temperatures accompanying the rain and strong winds will lead to significant snowmelt and excessive run-off.

Be sure to plan ahead, and stay up-to-date on the weather warnings in your area as the storm continues.

Thursday afternoon: Maritimes sees the next storm move in

As the next low moves into the Maritimes Thursday afternoon, precipitation will start as snowfall. However, warmer air floods in behind the system, transitioning the precipitation over to rain for Nova Scotia, P.E.I., and southern New Brunswick.

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

There will be widespread, light snow with pockets of heavier snow across the Maritimes.

By Thursday evening, snowfall moves into western Newfoundland with heavier rates picking up across the Burgeo coastline.

“Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult.Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions,” Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says in the snowfall warning for Burgeo-Ramea.

This will be a quick-moving system for the Maritimes, and will exit the region by the pre-dawn hours of Friday morning.

By Friday morning, warmer air floods into Newfoundland in behind the system. As a result, snow will see a changeover over to rain before the low departs Friday overnight.

The heaviest rainfall totals will be seen in eastern Newfoundland, elevating the localized flooding risk for some areas.

As well, widespread wind gust of 50-80 km/h are expected across Atlantic Canada.

Not a significant concern, but ensure devices are charged in case of any localized power outages.

Storm parade continues with another system on Saturday

Once that system departs, there will be no rest for the wicked.

Forecasters will be watching the next system move in late Saturday, with snow on the menu for the majority of the Maritimes.

Meanwhile, Newfoundland will see precipitation begin as snow before transitioning over to rain on the backside of the system.

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The good news is that winds will be weaker than the previous system, with widespread gusts of 40-60 km/h across Atlantic Canada.

A colder pattern is also expected during early March, so this will bring a heightened potential for messy winter storms.

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