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Alberta Clipper Arrives in Atlantic Canada With Snow, Gusty Winds and Squall Risk

Environment Canada urges vigilance due to an uncertain track and potential localized squalls.

Many parts of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton, are expected to get five to 10 centimetres of snow, along with gusty winds on Monday.
A pedestrian walks their dog across the street in Halifax during a spring snowstorm that closed schools and impacted travel across much of Nova Scotia on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Overview

  • Snow begins Monday morning in southwestern Nova Scotia and spreads east through the day, with a messy commute expected in central parts of the province.
  • Totals of 5 to 15 cm are forecast for Nova Scotia, with higher amounts possible over Cape Breton, while Prince Edward Island is expected to see 5 to 10 cm.
  • Strong northwesterly gusts up to about 70 km/h in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island could produce blowing snow and reduced visibility into the evening.
  • A snow-squall watch is in effect for Pictou and Antigonish counties and Cape Breton, with 10 to 20 cm possible in squalls from Monday afternoon into early Tuesday.
  • Eastern Newfoundland is forecast to receive 10 to 20 cm from Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with wind gusts that could reach 80 to 90 km/h in some areas.