Up to 30 cm of Snow as Powerful Nor’easter Targets Atlantic Canada
Up to 30 centimetres of snow is about to slam parts of Atlantic Canada and forecasters warn this is only the beginning of a dangerous winter stretch.
A series of weather systems is lining up across the region, delivering what experts describe as a one-two punch. The first round is already moving in, bringing steady snowfall and strengthening winds. Then, just as communities try to dig out, a powerful nor’easter is expected to intensify offshore and charge toward the Maritimes early in the week.
Let’s start with the immediate threat. Parts of Newfoundland, including the Avalon Peninsula, are bracing for heavy snow combined with wind gusts that could reach 80 kilometres per hour. When strong winds mix with fresh snowfall, visibility can drop to near zero in seconds. That means whiteout conditions, treacherous highways and a real risk for stranded drivers. Snow totals in some eastern coastal areas could climb as high as 20 to 30 centimetres.
Northern Newfoundland is also in the path of enhanced sea-effect snow. That setup can dramatically boost accumulation in localized areas, quickly overwhelming roads and sidewalks. Prince Edward Island and northern Nova Scotia are expected to see snow squalls as well, with double-digit totals possible before the weekend ends.
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But the bigger concern is what comes next.
A rapidly strengthening nor’easter is developing off the U.S. East Coast. Meteorologists say it could intensify quickly as it moves north, potentially reaching “weather bomb” status. If that track holds, heavy snow will spread into Nova Scotia Monday afternoon, pushing into P.E.I. and New Brunswick by evening. Snowfall rates could hit two to three centimetres per hour, with wind gusts again nearing 80 kilometres per hour.
That combination raises the risk of blizzard-like conditions during the evening commute. Travel could become slow, hazardous, or simply impossible in some areas. Schools and public services may face cancellations. There is also concern about coastal flooding, as strong winds pile water along shorelines.
And the story does not end there. As the storm tracks across Newfoundland into Tuesday, more heavy snow is expected before a possible transition to rain on the Avalon Peninsula. That shift could trigger localized flooding as fresh rain melts the newly fallen snowpack.
This is not just another winter storm. It is a prolonged weather event with real impacts on transportation, safety and daily life across Atlantic Canada.
Stay informed, monitor official forecasts and advisories and continue following our coverage as this developing storm system unfolds.
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