weather
Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected over the 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 31, 2026 00:20
Until: Jan 31, 2026 16:20
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 and strong winds.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm, locally higher amounts are possible.
Potential wind gusts: northerly 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: Monday morning until Tuesday afternoon.
Remarks: A prolonged period of snow will impact the Island. Strong winds Monday night and into Tuesday will likely give reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Warnings may be issued later today.
Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 26, 2026 06:42
snowfall
A prolonged period of snow is expected.
Locations: northern and eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.
Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm or more.
Potential wind gusts: 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: beginning overnight Sunday night then tapering off Tuesday afternoon.
Remarks: The snow will be accompanied with strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h along the Atlantic Coast which will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow over open and exposed areas.
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Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 13:21
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:21
snowfall
Locations: northern and eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.
Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm or more.
Potential wind gusts: 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: beginning overnight Sunday night then tapering off Tuesday afternoon.
Remarks: The snow will be accompanied with strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h along the Atlantic Coast which will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow over open and exposed areas.
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Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 08:54
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:54
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Locations: northern Nova Scotia.
Coldest wind chills: -30 to -34.
Time span: continuing this morning.
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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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 08:44
Until: Jan 25, 2026 20:01
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Coldest wind chills: -30 to -34.
Time span: continuing this morning.
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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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 25, 2026 20:01
weather
Winter storm to possibly bring significant snowfall and strong winds on Monday.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm, locally higher amounts are possible.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: Monday morning until Tuesday afternoon.
Remarks: A developing winter storm will approach the region Sunday night. The exact track of the system still remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant, prolonged snowfall. Strong northeasterly winds may also develop during the day on Monday and Tuesday, 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 25, 2026 02:37
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:37
weather
Winter storm to bring strong winds, blowing snow and significant snowfall on Monday.
Locations: northern and eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.
Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, possibly locally higher amounts.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 50 to 70 km/h.
Time span: late Sunday night until Tuesday afternoon.
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 across the province. Snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature. Strong northeasterly wind gusts will also develop along the Atlantic coast on Monday, leading to reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Snowfall and Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for southern and central Nova Scotia.
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 25, 2026 02:34
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:34
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 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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 02:17
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:03
cold
A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Coldest wind chills: -30 to -34.
Time span: until Sunday morning.
Remarks: Wind chills are expected to begin moderating 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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm.
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From: Jan 25, 2026 02:16
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:02
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 24, 2026 18:21
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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm.
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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.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.
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From: Jan 23, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 24, 2026 18:09
weather
Winter storm to bring strong winds, blowing snow and significant snowfall on Monday.
Locations: most of Nova Scotia.
Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm.
Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 50 to 70 km/h.
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 across most of the province. Strong northeasterly wind gusts will also develop on Monday, leading to reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
A winter storm watch has been issued for southern Nova Scotia.
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 19:51
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:51
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 12:03
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 12:00
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
snowfall
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.
Locations: Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass and Colchester County North.
Time span: this evening until Thursday morning.
Remarks: Rain is expected to change to snow this evening. The timing of the expected changeover remains uncertain.
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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 07, 2026 19:55
Until: Jan 08, 2026 11:55
weather
A wintry mix is expected to continue tonight.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, or more.
Potential freezing rain: 1 to 2 hours over eastern sections.
Time span: until Thursday morning.
Remarks: A low pressure system tracking just south of Nova Scotia will bring a variety of wintry precipitation this evening and overnight to the Island. Precipitation is expected to start as rain showers, changing to snow early this 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 and/or freezing rain warnings may be required as this event draws nearer.
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From: Jan 07, 2026 19:50
Until: Jan 08, 2026 11:50
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 expected.
Locations: Prince Edward Island.
Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.
Time span: This evening.
Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring a period of snowfall across much of the province this evening. Snowfall amounts may vary considerably across the island as snow is expected to changeover to rain for some areas. Western parts of the island will likely see the highest snowfall totals.
Check transit, ferry, or flight statuses well in advance as delays or disruptions may occur.
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From: Jan 01, 2026 19:49
Until: Jan 02, 2026 11:49
weather
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From: Jan 02, 2026 08:03
Until: Jan 02, 2026 09:03
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
