Finally there's some relief on the way from Mother Nature.

We're looking at a good, soaking rain across Nova Scotia beginning Friday evening and continuing through Saturday.

While there's still some disagreement between forecast models, it looks more and more likely that Nova Scotia will see widespread rainfall of 20-40 millimetres by Sunday evening. Some areas may receive more than 50 millimetres.

Image | Rainfall Outlook

Caption: A solid soaking of rain is predicted across Nova Scotia this weekend. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

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Temperatures will also be cool this weekend with highs in the low double digits, from about 10 C to 14 C.

The outlook for next week is affected by a high-pressure system setting up across the North Atlantic that will block a low-pressure system — along with its rain and cooler weather — above the province.

Normally in June, a blocking weather pattern is the last thing you want to see. However, given the current situation, this is exactly what we need right now.

Image | Blocking Pattern Next Week

Caption: Persistent clouds, damp conditions and cooler temperatures are predicted for next week in Atlantic Canada. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

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The result will be a prolonged period of lower temperatures, with rain, showers, drizzle and fog patches, at least through mid-next week.