Powerful storm could bring blizzard-like conditions to Atlantic Canada

Enjoy the calm while it lasts, Atlantic Canada, because the weekend is set to end with a powerful storm that could bring heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions to the region heading into the workweek.

The intensifying system will track up the East Coast, reaching the Maritime provinces on Sunday night and Newfoundland by Monday morning.

Currently, forecasters are watching the storm's barometric pressure drop fast enough that it could become classified as a weather bomb moving through the weekend.

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The forecast is subject to change quickly depending on the system's track, which could take an unexpected turn offshore, so be sure to check back frequently to keep up-to-date on the current information.

Heavy snow brushes the Maritimes Sunday night

Snow is expected to start Sunday night as the storm sweeps by Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, clipping portions of southern New Brunswick on the way.

Out of the Maritime provinces, Nova Scotia is forecast to take the brunt of the snow, which will be heaviest heading into Monday morning.

Depending on how close the storm tracks to shore, we could see anywhere from 5-10 cm of snowfall across the province. This total could be even less if the system stays farther offshore.

Commuters will want to keep a close eye on the forecast as it develops further over the weekend.

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System reaches Newfoundland Monday morning

The low-pressure system will continue to intensify as it reaches Newfoundland early Monday.

Precipitation will start in the morning and persist throughout the day.

Western and central parts of the island will see the heaviest snowfall throughout the day, while eastern portions of the island, including the Burin and Avalon Peninsulas, could see rainfall in the mix.

The greatest impacts are forecast to come Monday evening as winds pick up, gusting to 100-120 km/h as the storm moves further away from shore and into the open Atlantic.

Along with the heavy snow, we could see poor visibility on roadways throughout the evening.

Like the Maritimes, exact snow totals and impacts are subject to change depending on the storm's variable track.

Stay with The Weather Network for more information and forecast updates for your weather across Atlantic Canada.

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