4 days Ago By The Weather Network
The fling with wintry weather is not over for Atlantic Canada this week as a new low will bring in another round of snow and rain for parts of the region. The next event be smaller in scale and will move through quicker than the previous low, but significant snowfall will return to northern and central New Brunswick through Wednesday. DON'T MISS: Get to know the hidden gems across Canada Be sure to monitor local weather alerts and check highway conditions before heading out to start the week.
More snow and rain on the way, with eyes on the Saint John River levels Another storm quickly returned to the region Tuesday. The low will be smaller and faster, however, and will quickly move through Atlantic Canada. Forecasters will be watching for significant snowfall to return to northern and central New Brunswick through Wednesday.
Heavy snowfall rates pick up Tuesday overnight before easing Wednesday afternoon. SEE ALSO: A major polar vortex disruption is influencing Canada’s weather Snowfall amounts of 10-25 cm are possible near Campbellton and Bathurst, N.B.
Meanwhile, rain is expected in Fredericton and areas south, extending into P.E.I.
and Nova Scotia. 10-30 mm of rain is expected in the southern and western parts of New Brunswick, in the heart of the Saint John River watershed. Fortunately, the risk of flooding this year is low.
With the upcoming rain, there is the chance for water levels to rise a bit, but most areas are in the clear with only the Gagetown monitoring station showing an advisory currently. However, the water levels could creep up high enough to prompt a watch to be issued later this week. Other areas will inch close to the advisory level.
Northern sections of the Saint John River aren’t in the clear, yet, however, as there is still the risk of ice jams since ice is still present and there is still snow on the ground to melt, with more to come. Expect fair weather and a quick shot of colder weather for the end of the week, including on Good Friday. The next system will arrive on the weekend, with rain spreading across the Maritimes on Saturday and into Newfoundland Saturday night and Sunday.
Another shot of chilly weather will be spread across the region as the storm departs. Changeable temperatures will continue through early May. WATCH: The polar vortex is back, what does it mean for April? Click here to view the video Stay with The Weather Network for more forecast updates across the Maritimes.
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