Frost advisory in effect for Atlantic Canada and rain is on its way

Most of Atlantic Canada is now under a frost advisory and it’s about to be followed by a dose of heavy rain, according to Environment Canada.

The federal agency has issued a frost advisory for much of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island — with the organization saying that the temperature is set to drop near the freezing mark in low-lying areas over Monday night and into Tuesday.

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As a result, frost may damage some crops.

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The frost is set to be followed by a low-pressure system moving across the Maritimes on Tuesday into Wednesday.

The system will cause rain to develop with amounts set to reach or exceed 50 millimetres by Wednesday evening.