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⚠Special Weather Statement ▶
3:48 p.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: The storm has developed off Cape Hatteras and satellite imagery shows it moving northward towards Atlantic Canada. Significant snowfall is still expected, but not reaching alert levels at this time. 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 ▶
3:47 p.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 3:54pm  
Summary / Temperature Wind Rain Outlook
Light snow, Low drifting, Snow, Overcast Light snow, Low drifting, Snow, Overcast
Currently: -4.9, Max: -4.4, Min: -13.6 -4.9°C
Colder 0.4°C than last hour.

Uncomfortably Cold

Feels like: -5°C

24-hr difference
-3.2°CColder 3.2°C than yesterday at this time.
  Today Yesterday
High: -4.4°C
2:34pm 		-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 3:00pm
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.
Mon, 2 Feb
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Humidity & Barometer Almanac Moon
Humidity: 84 % Increased 5.0% since last hour.
Dew Point: -7.2°C Increased 0.4°C since last hour.
Barometer: 1002.1 hPa Falling 1.6 hPa/hr
Baro Trend: Falling Rapidly
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 
49 W/m2
High: 121 @  11:51am
  7 Day Forecast Summary for Halifax, NS and Vicinity
   Issued by Environment Canada:
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Tonight
Snow
Snow
Min: -4°C
 Night
Mainly cloudy
Mainly cloudy
Min: -4°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
  
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: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Snow beginning this evening. Blowing snow over exposed areas late this evening and overnight. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming north 40 gusting to 60 except gusting to 80 along parts of the coast. Temperature rising to minus 4 by morning. Wind chill near minus 16.
Mon, 2 Feb: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 near noon. Temperature steady near minus 3. Wind chill near minus 12. UV index 1 or low.
More 7-Day Forecast Details

24 Hour Forecast - Halifax, NS

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)
Weather Conditions
LOP †		 Wind
(km/h)
1 February 2026
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 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
10 PM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
11 PM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
2 February 2026
12 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
1 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
2 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
3 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
4 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
5 AM -4 Snow (100%)  Snow 100 N 40 gust 60
6 AM -4 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
7 AM -3 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
8 AM -3 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
9 AM -3 Chance of flurries (60%)  Chance of flurries 60 N 40 gust 60
10 AM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 N 40 gust 60
11 AM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 N 40 gust 60
12 PM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 NW 20 gust 40
1 PM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 NW 20 gust 40
2 PM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 NW 20 gust 40
3 PM -3 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 NW 20 gust 40
 
† 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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