Parts of Atlantic Canada actually in need of the weekend rain
Another Atlantic rain maker moves in for the weekend, but will come as welcomed news to drier parts of the Maritimes
Atlantic Canada has been stuck in quite the miserable cycle, with an extended unsettled pattern, and days of rain adding to the overall gloom.
Now, another low pressure system is set to bring even more rain through the weekend, though this time will have more widespread effects across the East Coast.
Unlike St. John's, NL, which has already received more than a full November's worth of rain this month, Halifax, NS has actually been quite dry, despite the ongoing and relentless wet and soggy pattern.
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This incoming weekend storm will bring plenty of wind and precipitation, helping to relieve pressures on areas facing lower water levels. According to Halifax Water, minimal precipitation this fall has resulted in lower-than-normal water levels in Lake Major.
"Lake Major is the water supply that serves the communities of Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage," said Halifax Water in a statement issued on November 14. "In order to conserve water, Halifax Water is requesting that all residents and businesses supplied by the Lake Major Water Supply Plant follow voluntary water conservation measures until further notice."
The voluntary water conservation measures are being implemented to maintain essential water service in the Lake Major service area.
"These voluntary actions will help reduce demand until the rainfall can replenish the lake and remove the need for an engineered solution," Halifax Water added.
So far this month, Halifax has only recorded nine percent of the normal rainfall amount for November.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's been sunny and pleasant as a result, but the cloudy weather over the last 10 days has only brought just a trace amount of precipitation. On average, the city typically sees 160 mm of rainfall through the month, with just 15 mm recorded so far. That follows a much drier October than usual, as well.
Newfoundland on the other hand, has bore the brunt of the heaviest rainfall amid this stubborn soggy pattern, with St. John's picking up 122 percent of their normal for the month as of November 20. This weekend's rain will only add to those amounts.
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Light rain moves into the Maritimes through the day on Friday, with heavier precipitation picking up through the day on Saturday, and becoming more scattered during Sunday.
Heavy rain will blast Newfoundland on Saturday afternoon and evening, with some showers continuing on Sunday, as well.
A widespread 30-60 mm of rain is forecast by the time all is said and done on Sunday.
Gusty winds will also pick up, which could result in some local power outages.
Another system is expected for next Tuesday and Wednesday, and with temperatures remaining mostly on the mild side of seasonal, that will mean more rain for the region. Conditions look to trend somewhat colder during the first week of December.
Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Atlantic Canada.
