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⚠Special Weather Statement ▶
4:44 a.m. AST Sunday 1 February 2026

Special Weather Statement in effect for:
  • Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Snow and strong winds are expected this evening and overnight.

Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm

Potential wind gusts: north to northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.

Time span: beginning this evening and ending Monday morning.

Impacts: Travel conditions will gradually deteriorate this evening due to accumulating snow, strengthening winds and blowing snow.

Remarks: Recent computer guidance has trended eastward and snowfall warning criteria is not expected but significant snowfall is still likely. The snow will be accompanied by reduced visibility in blowing snow over exposed areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
⚠Coastal Flooding Statement ▶
4:19 a.m. AST Sunday 1 February 2026

Coastal Flooding Statement in effect for:
  • Coastline of Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
This statement is in effect for parts of the coast due to the following hazard(s): Very high tides. Higher than normal water levels.

Locations: Yarmouth County to Halifax County.

Time span: Monday morning near the high tide.

Remarks: A pronounced storm surge occurring with high tide has the potential to raise water levels well above the highest astronomical tide.

Coastal erosion may occur in vulnerable locations.

Avoid affected shorelines where hazardous conditions may develop.

People in coastal areas should monitor conditions closely in case they begin to worsen.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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Updated: @ 02/01/2026 8:22am  
Summary / Temperature Wind Rain Outlook
Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy
Currently: -9.1, Max: -9.1, Min: -13.6 -9.1°C
Warmer 1.3°C than last hour.

Very Cold

Feels like: -9°C

24-hr difference
1°CWarmer 1.0°C than yesterday at this time.
  Today Yesterday
High: -9.1°C
8:22am 		-1.5°C
3:21pm
Low: -13.6°C
2:19am 		-12°C
11:59pm
Calm W
0
Gust:
 0 km/h
0 Bft - Calm
Today: 0 km/h 8:00am
Rain Today: 0 mm
Rain Rate (/hr): 0 mm
Rain Yesterday: 0 mm
Storm Rain: 0 mm
This Month: 0 mm
Season Total: 71.6 mm
10 days since last rain.
Tonight
Periods of snow
Periods of snow
Humidity & Barometer Almanac Moon
Humidity: 90 % Decreased 1.0% since last hour.
Dew Point: -10.4°C Increased 1.2°C since last hour.
Barometer: 1013.4 hPa Falling 0.2 hPa/hr
Baro Trend: Falling Slowly
Sunrise: 7:32am
Sunset: 5:22pm
Moonset: 7:37am
Moonrise: 5:08pm
Full Moon
Full Moon, Moon at 14 days in cycle
100%
Illuminated
UV Index Forecast Solar Radiation
02/01/2026
1.3     Low 
14 W/m2
High: 14 @  8:20am
  7 Day Forecast Summary for Halifax, NS and Vicinity
   Issued by Environment Canada:
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Max: -6°C
 Mon, 2 Feb
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Max: -3°C
 Tue, 3 Feb
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -1°C
 Wed, 4 Feb
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -2°C
 Thu, 5 Feb
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -2°C
 Fri, 6 Feb
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -6°C
 Sat, 7 Feb
Flurries
Flurries
Max: -5°C
Tonight
Periods of snow
Periods of snow
Min: -4°C
 Night
Cloudy
Cloudy
Min: -5°C
 Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -5°C
 Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -8°C
 Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -10°C
 Night
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Min: -7°C
  
Today: Becoming cloudy this morning. 60 percent chance of flurries late this afternoon. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High minus 6. Wind chill near minus 18. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Periods of snow beginning this evening. Blowing snow over exposed areas late this evening and overnight. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60 except gusting to 80 along parts of the coast. Temperature rising to minus 4 by morning. Wind chill near minus 15.
More 7-Day Forecast Details

24 Hour Forecast - Halifax, NS

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)
Weather Conditions
LOP †		 Wind
(km/h)
1 February 2026
9 AM -10 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
10 AM -10 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
11 AM -9 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
12 PM -8 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
1 PM -8 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
2 PM -7 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 20 gust 40
3 PM -7 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 NE 40 gust 60
4 PM -6 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 NE 40 gust 60
5 PM -6 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 NE 40 gust 60
6 PM -5 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
7 PM -5 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
8 PM -4 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
9 PM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
10 PM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
11 PM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
2 February 2026
12 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
1 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
2 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
3 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
4 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
5 AM -4 Periods of snow (100%)  Periods of snow 100 N 40 gust 60
6 AM -4 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 NW 40 gust 60
7 AM -3 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 NW 40 gust 60
8 AM -3 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 NW 40 gust 60
 
† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time.
  Nil: 0%
  Low: 40% or below
  Medium: 60% or 70%
  High: Above 70%
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