Cold front to bring rain, freezing rain to parts of Nova Scotia

CITYnews halifax / By Dan Ahlstrand

There is a change coming today in the weather.

The warmer air over the past few days will give way to a cold front, bringing a drop in temperatures and rain for most.

Allister Aalders, 95.7 weather specialist, says Halifax will be on the lighter end of the rainfall.

“Here in Halifax, it’s a general 10 to 20 millimetres. Some pockets of 25 millimetres can’t be ruled out, especially further inland,” he said.

Rainfall warnings are in effect for Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Cumberland counties, where totals could reach 50 millimetres.

With the cold front moving through, Cumberland and Colchester counties could see an extended period of freezing rain today, making for slippery driving conditions.

“In Cumberland and Colchester counties, there could be four to six hours of freezing rain this afternoon into the evening,” Aalders said. “Thankfully, the warmer temperatures should prevent any major buildup of ice.”

In Halifax, there is a chance of some freezing rain overnight, but not much ice accumulation is expected.