weather
Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected over eastern half of PEI.
Time span: beginning Sunday evening and ending Monday afternoon.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 20 cm, possibly higher over easternmost regions of Kings County.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.
Impacts: Travel conditions will gradually deteriorate Sunday evening due to accumulating snow, strengthening winds and blowing snow.
Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most hazardous conditions.
Local utility outages are possible due to heavy snow and strong winds.
Ensure snow removal equipment (e.g. shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance of the storm.
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From: Jan 30, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 31, 2026 11:47
weather
Winter storm to possibly bring significant snowfall on Monday.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.
Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning.
Remarks: A developing winter storm will approach the region on Sunday night. The exact track of the system still remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall for parts of the island. Strong northeasterly winds may also develop during the day on Monday, leading to reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate.
Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled.
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From: Jan 23, 2026 19:49
Until: Jan 25, 2026 07:07
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Coldest wind chills: -27 to -33.
Time span: until Sunday morning.
Remarks: Wind chills are expected to begin moderating on Sunday afternoon.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
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From: Jan 24, 2026 08:39
Until: Jan 25, 2026 06:37
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Coldest wind chills: -30 to -34.
Time span: until Sunday morning.
Remarks: Wind chills are expected to begin moderating on Sunday afternoon.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/staying-warm-in-winter.asp.
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From: Jan 24, 2026 08:40
Until: Jan 25, 2026 06:36
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Coldest wind chills: -27 to -33.
Time span: Saturday morning until Sunday morning.
Remarks: A northwesterly flow of arctic air will bring cold conditions to the island starting Saturday morning. Wind chills are expected to begin moderating on Sunday afternoon.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
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From: Jan 23, 2026 19:43
Until: Jan 24, 2026 18:11
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Coldest wind chills: -30 to -34.
Time span: Saturday morning until Sunday morning.
Remarks: A northwesterly flow of arctic air will bring cold conditions to the region starting Saturday morning. Wind chills are expected to begin moderating on Sunday afternoon.
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Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.
Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/staying-warm-in-winter.asp.
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From: Jan 23, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 24, 2026 18:09
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected.
Locations: Pictou and Antigonish counties and southern Cape Breton.
Maximum wind gusts: westerly 90 km/h.
Time span: Monday morning until Monday evening.
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Local utility outages are possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
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From: Jan 12, 2026 02:26
Until: Jan 12, 2026 18:26
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Time span: through late tonight.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region today. Snow will transition through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by late this afternoon or early evening. This transition to rain is likely to take longer to occur over higher terrain, including the Cobequid Pass.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 15:25
Until: Jan 12, 2026 07:25
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Time span: this afternoon continuing into Monday.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region today. Snow beginning early this afternoon, transitioning through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by this evening. Precipitation will turn back to snow early Monday morning, along with a period of strong winds.
Visibility may be reduced in blowing snow on Monday.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 15:22
Until: Jan 12, 2026 07:22
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.
Time span: this afternoon until this evening.
Remarks: Snow will change to ice pellets and then to freezing rain this afternoon. Freezing rain may continue into the evening before changing over to rain briefly tonight. Snow is expected to return early again Monday as temperatures drop. Monday will remain cold and windy.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Local utility outages are possible.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 14:52
Until: Jan 12, 2026 03:02
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Time span: this morning continuing into Monday.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region today. Snow beginning this morning, transitioning through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by this evening. Precipitation is likely to turn back to snow early Monday morning, along with a period of strong winds.
Blowing snow with whiteout conditions are possible early Monday.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 08:52
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:52
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.
Time span: this afternoon until this evening.
Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow this morning before changing to ice pellets and then to freezing rain in the afternoon. Freezing rain may continue into the evening before changing over to rain briefly tonight. Snow is expected to return early again Monday as temperatures drop, Monday will remain cold and windy.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Local utility outages are possible.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 08:47
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:47
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Time span: this morning through late tonight.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region today. Precipitation is expected to begin as snow this morning, transitioning through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by late this afternoon or early evening. This transition to rain is likely to take longer to occur over higher terrain, including the Cobequid Pass.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:45
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Time span: Sunday morning continuing into Monday.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region on Sunday. At this time snow is expected to begin Sunday morning, transitioning through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by Sunday evening. Precipitation is likely to turn back to snow early Monday morning, along with a period of strong winds.
Blowing snow with whiteout conditions are possible early Monday.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 01:41
Until: Jan 11, 2026 17:41
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Time span: Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
Remarks: A variety of wintry precipitation will affect the region on Sunday. At this time, precipitation is expected to begin as snow Sunday morning, transitioning through ice pellets to freezing rain and finally to rain by late Sunday afternoon or early evening. This transition to rain is likely to take longer to occur over higher terrain, including the Cobequid Pass.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 01:36
Until: Jan 11, 2026 17:36
freezing rain
Freezing rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.
Time span: Sunday afternoon until Sunday evening.
Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow Sunday morning before changing to ice pellets and then to freezing rain in the afternoon. Freezing rain may continue into the evening before changing over to rain briefly Sunday night. Snow is expected to return early again Monday as temperatures drop, Monday will remain cold and windy.
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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Local utility outages are possible.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
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From: Jan 11, 2026 01:34
Until: Jan 11, 2026 17:34
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Time span: late Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
Remarks: Forecast guidance indicates a variety of wintry precipitation will likely affect the region on Sunday. While it is too soon to provide specific details, current indications show precipitation beginning as snow Sunday morning, transitioning through ice pellets to several hours of freezing rain and finally to rain by Sunday evening.
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 09, 2026 20:00
Until: Jan 10, 2026 17:46
weather
A combination of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain is expected.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Time span: near noon Sunday continuing into Monday.
Remarks: Forecast guidance indicates a variety of wintry precipitation will likely affect the region on Sunday. While it is too soon to provide specific details, current indications show precipitation beginning as snow near noon Sunday, transitioning through ice pellets to several hours of freezing rain and finally to rain by Sunday evening. Precipitation is likely to turn back to snow early Monday morning,
Please monitor subsequent forecasts and consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions.
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From: Jan 09, 2026 20:03
Until: Jan 10, 2026 17:38
weather
Messy winter weather continues tonight.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.
Potential freezing rain: 1 to 2 hours over eastern sections.
Time span: continuing until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A low pressure system tracking just south of Nova Scotia will continue to bring a variety of wintry precipitation this evening and overnight to the Island.
Untreated surfaces may quickly become difficult to navigate due to ice and snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in falling snow.
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From: Jan 08, 2026 00:59
Until: Jan 08, 2026 16:09
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.
Locations: Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass, Colchester County North, and Pictou County.
Time span: tonight.
Remarks: Rain is expected to change to snow late this evening. Areas like Mount Thom and the Cobequid Pass will see the greatest accumulations.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.
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From: Jan 08, 2026 00:27
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:02
weather
A wintry mix is expected on Wednesday.
Locations: Cumberland County, Colchester County North, and Colchester County - Cobequid Bay.
Potential snowfall: 5 to 15 cm, or more.
Potential freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.
Time span: Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A low pressure system is expected to track just south of Nova Scotia giving a variety of wintry precipitation to parts of the province. Precipitation is expected to start as rain, changing to snow Wednesday evening, with freezing rain possible during the transition. The exact track of this system is uncertain and this will affect the amount and type of precipitation that falls.
Freezing rain warnings and/or snowfall warnings may be required as this weather event draws nearer.
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From: Jan 07, 2026 00:31
Until: Jan 07, 2026 16:31
weather
A wintry mix is expected on Wednesday.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, or more.
Potential freezing rain: 1 to 2 hours over eastern sections.
Time span: Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A low pressure system is expected to track just south of Nova Scotia, giving a variety of wintry precipitation on Wednesday and Wednesday night to the Island. Precipitation is expected to start as rain showers, changing to snow early Wednesday evening, with freezing rain possible during the transition. The exact track of this system is uncertain at this time, and this will affect the amount and type of precipitation that falls.
Untreated surfaces may quickly become difficult to navigate due to ice and snow.
Snowfall warnings may be required as this event draws nearer.
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From: Jan 07, 2026 00:21
Until: Jan 07, 2026 16:21
weather
A wintry mix is expected.
Locations: Cumberland County and northern Colchester County.
Potential snowfall: 5 to 15 cm or more.
Potential freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Time span: Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A low pressure system is expected to track just south of Nova Scotia, giving a variety of wintry precipitation to northern Nova Scotia. Precipitation is expected to start as rain, changing to snow Wednesday evening, with freezing rain possible during the transition. The exact track of this system is uncertain and this will affect the amount and type of precipitation expected.
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From: Jan 06, 2026 19:54
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:54
weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: northern mainland Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, possibly more over higher terrain.
Time span: ending tonight.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of significant snowfall across parts of the province this evening. Rain will mix with snow for some areas which could significantly lower snowfall amounts. There remains an unusually high degree of uncertainty as to where the highest accumulations will be.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Jan 01, 2026 19:46
Until: Jan 02, 2026 09:03
weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: Prince and Queens Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.
Time span: Thursday evening.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of snowfall across much of the province on New Year's day. The forecast track continues to move northward resulting in warmer air moving across the province on Thursday impacting snowfall amounts. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur Thursday evening over Prince county.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Jan 01, 2026 03:30
Until: Jan 01, 2026 19:30
weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: Prince and Queens Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.
Time span: Thursday evening.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of snowfall across much of the province on New Year's day. The forecast track continues to move northward resulting in warmer air moving across the province on Thursday impacting snowfall amounts. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur Thursday evening over Prince county.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Dec 31, 2025 19:59
Until: Jan 01, 2026 11:59
weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: Prince and Queens Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.
Time span: Thursday evening until Friday morning.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of snowfall across much of the province on New Year's day. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur Thursday evening which could make travel conditions difficult.
The exact track of the system is uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall especially central and western areas of the province.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Dec 31, 2025 15:03
Until: Jan 01, 2026 07:03
weather
Significant snowfall is possible.
Locations: Prince and Queens Counties.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.
Time span: Thursday evening until Friday morning.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of snowfall across much of the province on New Years day. The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur Thursday evening which could make travel conditions difficult.
The exact track of the system is uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall especially central and western areas of the province.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance, as delays or disruptions could occur.
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From: Dec 31, 2025 08:51
Until: Jan 01, 2026 00:51
snow squall
Flurries at times heavy and possible snow squalls are expected.
Locations: Colchester counties - North and Cobequid Bay.
Additional snowfall: up to 5 cm in snow squalls.
Maximum wind gusts: Southwesterly 40 km/h.
Time span: this afternoon.
Remarks: Flurries and squalls will give reduced visibility in blowing snow.
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Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.
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From: Dec 31, 2025 15:01
Until: Dec 31, 2025 21:16
snow squall
Snow squalls are no longer expected.
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From: Dec 31, 2025 19:03
Until: Dec 31, 2025 20:03
