Weather

Thousands of outages restored after winter weather slams Nova Scotia

A blast of winter weather wreaked havoc on Nova Scotia's electrical utility, leaving tens of thousands without power to start the week. At its peak on Monday morning, 130,000 Nova Scotia Power customers...

January 19, 2026 5:30 pm AST AST

HRCE cancels classes after storm hits Nova Scotia

Yellow snowfall warnings remained in effect across Nova Scotia Monday morning, with Environment Canada forecasting an additional 5 centimetres of snow before tapering off by mid-morning. 95.7 NewsRadio...

January 19, 2026 10:54 am AST AST

Storm closures and cancellations: Mon. Jan. 19, 2026

A powerful nor'easter rocked Nova Scotia, blanketing much of the province in wet, heavy snow. This has prompted several power outages and forced cancellations or closures in many communities. Schools All...

January 19, 2026 10:50 am AST AST

15 to 20 cm snow on the way for N.S.

Most of Nova Scotia is set to get a fresh dumping of snow. Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for most of the province, forecasting 15 to 25 cm of snow Sunday evening overnight...

January 18, 2026 3:58 pm AST AST

Environment Canada says up to 50 mm of rain possible in Halifax area

A special weather statement is in effect for the Halifax area with up to 50 millimetres of rain possible overnight. Environment Canada said the rainfall is expected to take place Wednesday night into...

January 14, 2026 2:00 pm AST AST

Freezing rain hits northwestern N.S

If you're going to be out and about today be extra careful on the roads. Another blast of winter is headed to Nova Scotia. Freezing rain warnings are in effect for Annapolis and Kings Counties. Environment...

January 11, 2026 10:03 am AST AST

Rainfall warning issued for Halifax area with 25-50 mm possible

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Halifax area as a system brings heavy precipitation to the area on Wednesday. The national forecaster says the area can expect to see 25 to...

January 7, 2026 4:56 pm AST AST

Flurries in forecast but calm weather expected for New Year’s Eve in Halifax

New Year’s Eve revellers will have plenty to do in downtown Halifax tonight as we welcome 2026, and it looks like Mother Nature is going to cooperate. 95.7 NewsRadio meteorologist Allister Aalders...

December 31, 2025 3:19 pm AST AST

Freezing rain, heavy rainfall warnings issued for Nova Scotia

Temperatures across the province are a bit warmer but nonetheless spiteful as freezing rain makes for tricky driving on Monday. Environment Canada has issued freezing rain and rainfall warnings for...

December 29, 2025 1:06 pm AST AST

Freezing rain to hit HRM Monday

Consider giving yourself some extra time as your drive Monday could be a little bit more difficult. Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for HRM. According to the weather agency, freezing...

December 28, 2025 11:02 am AST AST