Expect snowy roads on Saturday across Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. (Mick Carroll)
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Folks with pre-Christmas travel plans this weekend should be keeping a close eye on the forecast over the next few days.
While some uncertainty remains, a significant snowfall is looking likely for most of Nova Scotia, beginning Friday night and continuing into Saturday.
The storm is set to develop along the eastern seaboard and then move south of the province on Saturday with snow along its northern edge.
The snow is set to begin Friday night and continue into Saturday. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC) The track of the nor'easter and how far offshore it will track will be key to the forecast.
The current thinking would put mainland Nova Scotia, as well as P.E.I. and eastern New Brunswick into the significant snow zone of the storm, while Cape Breton would see a messy mix of snow, ice and rain.
The early snowfall outlook shows much of Nova Scotia set to see significant snowfall, with a messy mix for Cape Breton and eastern areas. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC) If the storm tracks further west, that messy mix would impact a larger area of the Maritimes. However, if the track is further east, then Cape Breton would see significant snow, with lighter amounts for western areas of the Maritimes.
There's also still some uncertainty in terms of the strength of the winds, but it's likely that this storm will bring gusty winds, and blowing and drifting snow will be a factor on the roads throughout Saturday, especially for open and exposed areas.
Either way, the storm is looking set to move to the north with clearing skies and better travel conditions on Sunday. That said, onshore flurries will likely remain in the mix right into Monday for the Northumberland Shore, Cape Breton and P.E.I.
Dreaming of a white Christmas?
A white Christmas has become less likely in this region over the past few decades. However, it appears most of the region will see a white Christmas this year.
The snow that falls on Saturday will be sticking around, as cold temperatures will arrive in the region in the wake of the storm.
An area of high pressure bringing in that colder air will also bring calm conditions and better weather for travelling right through Christmas Day and possibly beyond.
WATCH | Watch Ryan Snoddon's forecast:
Incoming weekend snow set to impact holiday travel
2 days ago
Duration 1:40
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says a significant snowfall is looking likely for most of Nova Scotia, beginning Friday night and continuing into Saturday.
CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says a significant snowfall is looking likely for most of Nova Scotia, beginning Friday night and continuing into Saturday.
