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Latest Weather News - Halifax

• ‘Still in a little shock’: Burst pipes from extreme cold causing big headaches in N.S.

  The freezing cold temperatures can wreak havoc on pipes, especially copper pipes which are less adaptable than polyethylene and can burst when they freeze and expand. 

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  Feb 6
• N.S. and N.B. shatter temperature records, crews respond to fires and broken water pipes

  Yarmouth, N.S., shattered its 138-year record of -18.9 C set on Feb. 4, 1885, with the temperature dipping to -21.8 C on Saturday.

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  Feb 5
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• Residents wowed by sea smoke sites as Halifax breaks wind chill record with -43°C

  Sea smoke formed across the Halifax Harbour early Saturday morning as the cold air mixed with warmer air right above the water.

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  Feb 4
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• Thousands of N.S. customers out of power amid strong winds, cold snap

  According to Environment Canada, coldest wind chills could reach -43 degrees Celsius, while maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour. 

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  Feb 4
• Parts of eastern Canada to face extreme cold temperatures until Sunday

  Extreme cold warnings remain in effect across the East Coast, with temperatures in the Halifax area expected to feel like -39 C through the morning.

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  Feb 4
• Emergency shelter spaces open in Nova Scotia as cold snap sets in

  Halifax Search and Rescue says its vehicles will hit the roads this weekend to keep an eye out for anyone who is sleeping rough along with help from police.

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  Feb 3
• Extreme cold warnings issued for all of N.B. and N.S., could feel like -45 C

  Environment Canada said an arctic airmass will combine with strong northwest winds Friday, causing 'bitterly cold conditions' to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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  Feb 2
• Will winter end soon? Canadian groundhogs split on spring calls

  Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia's most famous groundhog, apparently saw her shadow this morning, predicting that winter will drag on for six more weeks.

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  Feb 2
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• Thousands of customers without power in N.S., wind warning still in effect

  The winds are expected to "gradually" diminish over central areas of the province during the afternoon and over eastern areas in the evening.

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  Jan 26
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• Parts of N.S. could see 100 km/h winds as winter blast set to hit the Maritimes

  Enviroment Canada has issued warnings across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for a messy system that will bring rain, wind and snow to the region.

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  Jan 25
• Ambulance strike a ‘paramount concern’ for mayor as Newfoundland digs out of storm

  Advice to stay off the roads was particularly pressing in Conception Bay South where an ongoing ambulance strike had reduced services.

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  Jan 22
• Rainfall, snowfall warnings issued for parts of Nova Scotia: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada has issued rainfall and snowfall warnings for parts of Nova Scotia, with precipitation beginning Sunday night.

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  Jan 22
• Snow storm closes public schools throughout Halifax, universities still open

  Environment Canada is forecasting up to 20 centimetres of snow for all of Nova Scotia. Some areas of the province could even see higher amounts.

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  Jan 20
• All of Nova Scotia under snowfall warning, up to 30 centimetres possible

  Halifax could see up to 20 centimetres of snow on Friday, some parts of Nova Scotia may even see 30 centimetres accumulated, Environment Canada said.

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  Jan 19
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• Environment Canada forecasts freezing rain and rainfall for most of Atlantic Canada

  Forecasters warn that surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

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  Jan 15
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• Halifax set to break record for least snowy winter, expert says

  Typically by this point in winter, Halifax would have seen about 90 cm of snow, but this winter there has been no more than six.

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  Jan 14
• Freezing rain warnings issued for most of Nova Scotia

  Freezing rain warnings have been issued this weekend for most of Nova Scotia, except for eastern Cape Breton Island where rainfall warnings were issued instead.

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  Jan 14
• Energy bills in Canada not expected to fall much in 2023. Maybe that’s a good thing, experts say

  Energy prices in Europe have fallen as fears of a crisis 'fuel' energy conservation and reform. But experts say that won't likely mean a sustained drop in energy prices in Canada.

  Economy

  Jan 13
• ‘Significant winter storm’ heading to Atlantic Canada: weather agency

  Environment Canada says the region will see snow, freezing rain and then rain starting Thursday and lasting until early Saturday morning.

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  Jan 12
• Nova Scotia weather statement calls for snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

  Environment Canada is calling for mixed precipitation across Nova Scotia beginning Wednesday night into Thursday. Road conditions could be hazardous.

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  Jan 3
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• Halifax breaks record for lowest end-of-year snowfall

  Halifax saw barely any snow on the ground in the last month of 2022 — a new record for the city, according to a Canadian meteorologist.

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  Jan 1
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• IN PHOTOS: Winter storm blasts much of Canada as Christmas approaches

  Environment Canada has urged people to check the local forecast and exercise extreme caution when driving or walking on icy surfaces.

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  Dec 24, 2022
• Atlantic storm adds to Christmas travel woes, as ferry, plane trips cancelled

  Environment Canada says the storm will be intensifying in western N.S. and N.B. around noon and is expected to march through the region through the afternoon and into the night.

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  Dec 23, 2022
• Rain, wind warnings issued for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick ahead of pre-Christmas storm

  Weather warnings have been issued for all of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as a massive storm is expected to bring heavy rain and damaging winds mid-Friday into Saturday morning.

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  Dec 22, 2022