Winter weather is making a messy comeback today in parts of Atlantic Canada, with snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in the forecast.
Slippery conditions led to school closures in Nova Scotia, including in the Halifax regional school authority.
Snowy weather slowed traffic in Halifax, and the main bridges across the harbour were bumper-to-bumper with vehicles during the morning commute.
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The forecast in mainland Nova Scotia and parts of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland called for gusty winds and accumulations of about four to nine centimetres of wet snow and ice pellets.
Environment Canada is forecasting that the snow will gradually taper off overnight and into Wednesday, with sunny and warm conditions coming Thursday in many areas.
- Most flood preparations complete in First Nation as it braces for rising water
- Residents of Peace River warned of possible flooding, to be ready to evacuate
- Spring snowstorm drops 10 cm of snow on Cranbrook, knocks out power
- Montreal community ramps up flood defences as rising river levels spark concern
The first day of spring was March 20, but it’s common for the region to have at least a few snowy days in the weeks before Easter.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2025.
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