This nova scotia travel guide takes you on a road trip through nova scotia. Nova scotia weather, climate and geography weather and climate best time to visit. Cbc the province is not done with winter weather quite yet, as friday will bring. Ive been reading a lot of guide books, websites, etc. Located directly next to the harbour east all weather field, the facility hosts minor hockey, varsity sport, senior leagues, and multiple programs from all over the hrm. Nova scotia has frequent coastal fog and marked changeability of weather from day to day. For tuesday across mainland nova scotia expect a mix of sun and clouds. Maritime winter of 2015 remembered in new book, deep freeze. Weather in december 2016 in halifax, nova scotia, canada. Frankie macdonald born april 24, 1984 is a canadian amateur meteorologist from the whitney pier area of sydney, nova scotia.
See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days for the atlantic canada region. Extremes do not take into account older data from previous locations. The best things to do in nova scotia from cape breton to the south shore. Local folk called her peggy and her home came to be known as peggys cove. Surviving your first winter in canada moving to nova scotia. Spring and fall weather can average 10 degrees cooler than summer. Winter conditions can bring considerable challenges for even the most seasoned driver. Winter in nova scotia and school storm days moving 2. Weather reports from december 2016 in halifax, nova scotia, canada with highs and lows.
Go to the desired page on the site, open the weather shortcuts menu and click on the add to shortcuts button. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for canada with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in nova scotia in january. Average annual temperatures for cities, towns and parks throughout nova scotia are given below. Nova scotia has frequent coastal fog and marked changeability of weather. Nova scotians wake up to unseasonable winter weather ctv. Nova scotias cold winters and warm summers are modified and generally. The climate in nova scotias sparsely populated interior tend to be hotter in summer and colder in winter than along the provinces long coastline. Winter tires should be compulsory given our normal winter weather in atlantic canada. Welcome to nova scotia and white point beach resort. Discover where to go and what to do on your next nova scotia adventure.
Past weather in halifax, nova scotia, canada december 2016. If you spend the morning in halifax, the afternoon in wolfville and end up in yarmouth in the evening the weather and temperature can be quite different. It is the one place to find all government services and information. This comprehensive planning tool is complete with contact information, accommodation details, and top attractions and experiences. No new official records are displayed on this page. Average weather in halifax, canada, year round weather spark. By january, nova scotia is paradise for skiiers and snowmobilers. Average annual temperatures in nova scotia current results. Halifax, nova scotia 7 day weather forecast the weather. Cold temperatures and snow occur in this season, which. See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days from the old farmers almanac. Across cape breton expect variable cloudiness with a chance of flurries, especially for the western half of the island. Facing the wild swells of the atlantic, nova scotia is heavily influenced by the sea.
If you study in nova scotia, you will find hundreds of things to see and do during your leisure time. A lot of people may want to forget the winter of 201415, the coldest and snowiest ever on record in the maritimes. According to legend, peggys cove was named after the only survivor of a schooner that ran aground and sank in 1800 a woman named margaret. Hurricanes and tropical storms are rare, but not unheard of, during. Were no strangers to winter weather on the east coast, and if youre visiting in winter months youre likely to see your share of snow. Cape breton island, northern and eastern shores, south shore and the annapolis valley. Luckily, with ski hills, coastal hikes, crosscountry trails, sugar cabins, and more, theres no end to the winter fun you can have in nova scotia. Nova scotia webcams peggys cove lighthouse souwester. A recent study from the tire and rubber association of canada trac found that 81% of maritime drivers are using winter tires compared to 68% of drivers nationally. Snow at times heavy will continue throughout the night as the low tracks south of nova scotia to be south of cape breton by sunday morning. We had 8 snow days and i was getting worried that the children would have to make up the time at the end of the year. Snow falls during the cold winter months, with the possibility of an occasional blizzard or.
A beautiful day on the aspy bay in northern cape breton. I once lived in edmonton for 6 years and got to enjoy the very cold,dry and consistent weatheryou pretty knew what winter was going to be like as opposed to living in nova scotia where every winter day can be a new experienceit is all things here, sometimes within a 24 hour periodcold, windy,foggy, damp,wet,and cold, damp, windy and wet all over again. Many recreational activities and events take place throughout the year in nova scotia. Nova scotians wake up to unseasonable winter weather ctv news. But lunenburg, nova scotia author john macintyre hopes people will, if not enjoy. Winter in nova scotia generally starts with a big dump of snow midnovember as a get yourself organised warning and then the real winter conditions start in january through to march, with. Generally, snow days account for 25 days throughout the winter in nova scotia but that is totally dependent on the winter conditions. The tables list the maximum and minimum yearly temperatures, in degrees celsius and fahrenheit, based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010. The weather and temperature in nova scotia can vary greatly. The wentworth valley is where you can rent a cottage to enjoy our winter wonderland. Get the monthly weather forecast for halifax, nova scotia, canada, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. When the weather warms up in the summer, sightseeing along one of its many scenic travelways becomes another favorite activity. Snow will begin saturday afternoon in southwestern nova scotia and will spread over the remainder of the province by saturday evening. Nova scotia weather can be summed up into one word moderate.
To see long term forecasts for the entire year, pick up a copy of the 2020 old farmers almanac, available online and in stores. Facing southwest view of nova scotias wellknown landmark, the famous peggys cove lighthouse. Like most of canada, the weather determines the activity. Southern nova scotia is the provinces rainiest and foggiest region, with an average of 196 foggy days in halifax alone. Nova scotia travel guide the best road trip ideas the. Page name will display in the add this page window, the name can be changed by highlighting the text and entering the desired name. With its candystriped lighthouses, salty fishing towns and towering red cliffs, this maritime province feels thrillingly rugged and wild, especially in winter, when storms thrash the coastline and the ocean freezes. A blast of wintry weather continues to affect nova scotia with rain, snow and high winds all in tuesdays forecast. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. Partly cloudy with snowrain showers in the afternoon. Long range forecasts are regional, not cityspecific. Winter temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, on average, with the. Average weather in chester, canada, year round weather spark. Top story winter storm moves on to newfoundland, and weve already got our eye on the next one.
Nova scotia shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by cru. Nova scotia weather conditions summary environment canada. Weather reports macdonald has produced include warnings for his home province of nova scotia, a snowstorm in winnipeg, heavy rainfall in vancouver. February 2020 long range weather forecast for atlantic canada. Nova scotia is expected to see lots of wind, rain, and even some snow on friday afternoon and into the evening. So far, only quebec requires drivers to change to winter tires to reduce accidents. The old farmers almanac s scientificallybased, long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations. Southerly wind gusts of 4060 kmh are expected this evening except gusts to 90 kmh from margaree harbour to bay st. The temperature extremes of the continental climate are moderated by the ocean. Safe winter driving in atlantic canada nova injury law. Surviving your first winter in canada will require a little bit of planning and thought. Parts of nova scotia in for winter weather as rain, snow. Just seconds away from dartmouth crossing, the rbc centre is a destination in of itself.
Poor visibility and slippery roads can make it very difficult to control your vehicle if you dont take proper precautions, says marie harringon, with service nova scotias registry of motor vehicles division. But lunenburg, nova scotia author john macintyre hopes people will, if not. Many seasonal tourist attractions will be closed until springtime. Nova scotia has a mild overall climate due to ocean currents. Nova scotians wake up to unseasonable winter weather. Nova scotia is getting one of its last blasts of wintry weather. It rarely gets extremely hot or extremely cold and the daily temperature does fluctuate both by time of day and by your proximity to the ocean. Halifax, nova scotia, canada monthly weather accuweather.
Road rules for safe winter government of nova scotia, canada. Select a destination to see more weather parameters. Reading how the weather evolved from month to month, from a. Nights and mornings will be below or near freezing temperatures. This is an automated product, generated using preliminary data. Long range weather forecast for 2020 the old farmers. Nova scotia glace bay, halifax, kentville, new glasgow, sydney mines.
My name is frankie macdonald and i am from sydney nova scotia i do my own weather reports especially during winter months including blizzards and winter stor. This is especially important if you are on the coast. Our scientificallybased, long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities. Moderately cold winters, warm but rarely hot summers and long, mild autumns. The winter of 20082009 in nova scotia was one i will never forget.
You can jump to a separate table for each region of nova scotia. Maritime winter of 2015 remembered in new book, deep. When i make a day trip i dont leave without a sweater and a rain jacket. See more ideas about nova scotia, nova and atlantic canada. Nova scotia lies in the midtemperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental rather than maritime. Im looking at a christmas to new years stay, in halifax mostly, but want to get out and see the more rural.
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