Halifax, NS – Nova Scotians should prepare for a chilly weekend as flurries and below-freezing temperatures grip the Halifax region starting tonight. Commuters using Highway 102 and surrounding roads should expect slippery conditions as snow and rain move in Friday night, with wind chills dropping temperatures to -12°C.
According to Environment Canada, a 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers is forecast for Friday night through early Saturday, with winds reaching up to 40 km/h. Temperatures will hover around -2°C Friday evening and drop to -7°C overnight, making black ice a concern for early morning drivers. Visibility may be reduced, and those traveling should exercise caution, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces.
Saturday remains cloudy with another 60 percent chance of flurries, high near 0°C, and lows around -7°C. By Sunday, the region will see a break in the cloud cover with sunny skies and a high of 6°C.
Rain returns Monday, bringing a high of 10°C before transitioning into showers Monday night with lows near 4°C. Tuesday continues with a mix of sun and clouds and a 60 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will dip again Tuesday night to -8°C.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, Halifax can expect partly sunny skies and a high of 3°C.
Five-Day Halifax Weather Outlook:
- Saturday: Cloudy, 60% chance of flurries. High 0°C, low -7°C.
- Sunday: Sunny. High 6°C, low -1°C.
- Monday: Rain. High 10°C, low 4°C.
- Tuesday: Showers. High 4°C, low -8°C.
- Wednesday: Sun and cloud mix. High 3°C.
