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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

El Nino is already moving into record breaking territory... and still warming. Here's my latest update on what it means for the rest of Hurricane season, the upcoming winter and 2027. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #halisky

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El Niño moves into record-breaking territory | CBC News

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says the chances of a warmer than average winter increases dramatically with a super El Niño event.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

More than halfway through the heart of an Atlantic hurricane season that has been historically quiet. Only 6 named storms and not one hurricane - yet. This is the latest we've gone without a hurricane, at least in the satellite era (since 1966). It's all thanks to a still strengthening El Nino.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Another beautiful late summer day! Next system rolls in thru Thursday, with rain for Thursday night into Friday. We'll clear out for the weekend, however northerly winds will usher in cooler air in behind the system. Last official weekend of Summer will feel more like Fall across the Maritimes.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Cape Breton storm is yet another one for the history books over the past decade alone. Friday to Monday totals have climbed above 300 mm in the Ingonish area. In hard hit Richmond county, the Sampsonville station recorded 150 mm in just 6 hours on Friday night! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nsstorm

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Cape Breton totals so far: 150-250+ mm in 48 hrs. Showers/periods of rain continue to track in. Another trace to 5 mm today for most; however, potential for another 10 to 20 mm across Victoria county and through Sydney and Cape Breton county. The rain finally tapers off tonight and into Monday.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

State of Local Emergency declared in Inverness, Richmond and Victoria Counties due to severe flooding and widespread damage. Multiple roads are closed and conditions remain dangerous. Stay off the roads unless travel is essential for health, safety, or emergency purposes. emergencyinfo.novascotia.ca

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Updated storm story. Reports of washouts and localized flooding in Cape Breton. Victoria county and Cape Breton county will be at greatest risk for localized flooding moving forward. Periods of rain at times heavy also continues for Northumberland Strait region. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nsstorm

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our storm really pounded Cape Breton overnight. Via Cape Breton Mesonet, totals are already in the 100-200+ mm range for much of the Island. ECCC has upgraded the Rainfall warning to an Orange Alert Level for CB. Photos taken in Richmond Co. at St. George’s Channel and in St. Peter's. #nsstorm

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Rainfall Warnings continue for eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Rain will be heaviest here tonight through Saturday. Meanwhile, rain will redevelop for central areas tonight into Saturday. Some sun breaks in western areas for Saturday & Sunday. Clearing thru Monday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Long duration rainfall event, with heavy downpours for the Maritimes this weekend! ⚠️ Warnings: Eastern NS, Cape Breton, PEI (60-120+mm) ⚠️ Statements: Central NS, Eastern NB (20-50+mm) Clearing up for holiday Monday.☀️ NS details: shrlnk.ca/s/qQlNn9Bc NB details: shrlnk.ca/s/jmOEIOdI #nsstorm #nbstorm

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

3rd straight day cracking 30°+ in Halifax!!! Hitting 30°C back to back to back is a rare feat here near the Atlantic coast. This is just the 6th time at the Shearwater site since 1944. Aug 30th to Sept 3rd (5 days) in 2010 was the warmest stretch & only run to go longer than 3 days. #nswx #halisky

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 10/07/2026

Last month was the *2nd* hottest June on record for our planet. This was estimated at 1.39°C warmer than a pre-industrial (1850-1900) average. El Niño is also well underway and clearly visible in the anomaly maps. Summary from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-...

Orthographic map showing 2-m air temperature anomalies in June 2026 relative to a 1981-2010 baseline. This visualization shows North and South America. There was quite a bit of spatial variability in the pattern of anomalies.

Orthographic map showing 2-m air temperature anomalies in June 2026 relative to a 1981-2010 baseline using ERA5 data. This visualization shows Africa, Europe, and western Asia. There is large temperature variability, with the warmest spot over western Russia and western Europe.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

=HEAT WARNINGS CONTINUE= The heat and humidity will hold on for Friday and Saturday. Skies will remain active with scattered showers and thunderstorm chances continuing. A front will move across the region throughout Saturday and Saturday night with a much FRESHER airmass in place for Sunday!

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Totals from our latest rain maker... Southwest Nova Scotia is where conditions have been driest this spring and that's where mother nature just delivered a solid soaking with 30-50+ mm. Note - Departure from average map does not include this latest round of rain. #halisky #nsstorm #nbstorm

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Why scientists are growing increasingly concerned about the AMOC, and how it could impact the East Coast and the planet. Article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Video: youtu.be/cziITzcIunY?... Thanks to Prof. @rahmstorf.bsky.social and Prof. Wallace from @dalhousieu.bsky.social #halisky

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How close are we to the AMOC tipping point?

YouTube video by CBC News Nova Scotia

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Did you see this birdie flying in the sky??? This very cool cloud was spotted over Nova Scotia on Wednesday. I don't think I've ever had so many pictures sent to me, of the same cloud! 🕊☁ Thank you to David Macdonald, Gwen MacLean, Shelley Hippern and Allan Green!

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It was a turbulent Tuesday across Nova Scotia! ❄ ⛈🌈 These pictures were all taken yesterday... and yes that's early June SNOW near Bay St. Lawrence in Cape Breton!!! Also spotted - beautiful mammatus clouds, shelf clouds and a double rainbow! Thanks to all for sharing to ryanspics@cbc.ca

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

April Numbers via ECCC Near/Above average for the first half of April - below average to finish = near average temps overall. Finally an above average precip month in NB and another near average for NW NS, where drought still lingers from 2025. AND this doesn't include latest Friday or Sunday rain.

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Jim Abraham @yhzweatherguy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

several reports of accumulating snow. I understand that plow were needed at the Cobequid Pass last night.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our back to back rain systems brought some very beneficial rain to the Maritimes. Between Thursday afternoon and Monday morning, we picked up widespread totals in the 50-80 mm range, with pockets in the 80-130 mm range for some. #halisky #nswx #nbwx

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Beneficial rain tonight & Friday, but we're clearing in time for a nice Saturday in the Maritimes. Our next system arrives Sunday with more rain, gusty winds and the possibility of early May snow mixing in. Thankfully, temperatures will recover quickly and climb into mid-next week. #nswx #halisky

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Ahhhh April. Temperatures will struggle over the few days. It appears we'll climb back closer to seasonal for Sunday and through next week. Here's your latest 7 day forecast... Nova Scotia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=na_m... New Brunswick: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Now that's more like it!🌞 Another nice day on tap for Friday. Next system arrives late Friday into Saturday with showers (mixing to a few flurries as it departs). Cooler but bright on Sunday. Your 7 day forecast: Nova Scotia www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kR... New Brunswick www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

April snow overnight into Wednesday morning for Nova Scotia, with some flurries further north. The good news is, temperatures are set to rise over the next few days with some sunshine on tap as well. Here's the latest forecast... NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybJU... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

=Easter Weekend Forecast= A little bit of everything this long weekend, including snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain and even a taste of sunshine for most. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect and when. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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April showers (and freezing rain) in forecast for Easter weekend

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon warns that freezing rain could make travel on Good Friday a bit trickier for parts of Nova Scotia.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Unfortunately, when the most sustained cold weather arrived this winter, the tick population was insulated under all of that snow. Great story here from Frances Willick. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Snowy winter won't hinder tick population this year, experts say | CBC News

Snow acts as insulation and helps protect ticks from extreme cold.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Long duration freezing rain event tonight into Wednesday morning across northeastern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick. Freezing rain will bring risk of power outages. My forecast with a look ahead into Easter weekend. NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LFY... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A messy week ahead with multiple systems on tap. First one arrives Tuesday into Wednesday with snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain on the way for the Maritimes. Your 7 day outlook into Easter weekend. NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQMh... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

With the snow & cold this week it's been tough sledding through the first week of Spring. Temps tumble this weekend and look set to remain below to near average thru next week. 'At this point' it appears Easter weekend and into the first full week of April we'll see at least more seasonal temps. 🤞

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Slow moving system will bring widespread 10 to 20 cm of snowfall (mixed w ice pellets) for Nova Scotia, beginning late Sunday and continuing throughout Monday. Travel disruptions for both the AM & EVE commute on Monday. More details and timeline here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nsstorm #halisky

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More snow to kick off the week in Nova Scotia | CBC News

An incoming system will remind us that snow is still very much part of the new season, especially early on. This slow-moving system will bring snowfall to the province beginning Sunday afternoon in th...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Spring is officially underway... but this weekend will not be very spring-like. Snow mixing to rain then back to snow on Saturday followed by another round of snow (possibly mixed with ice) for Sunday and Monday. Here's my latest forecast as of Friday evening www.cbc.ca/player/play/... Stay tuned!

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Spring off to a snowy start in Nova Scotia

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says Friday through Monday, there is snow, rain and slush in the forecast.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Warm, windy & wet for St. Patrick's Day across the Maritimes. Heaviest rain southern NB & NS where warnings are in place with local flooding risk. Winds gusting 70-90+ km/h brings risk of outages. Temperatures tumble late Tuesday into Wednesday, with icy conditions likely on Wednesday. #halisky

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

First 20°+ temps of the season & widespread record breaking temps today! Winds shift and temps tumble for Wednesday, then rise Thursday as next storm brings with snow/ice & rain. Temperature swings continue into the long range. NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoAi... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Bye Bye Snow... With a sustained warm up on the way, coupled with showers, drizzle and fog patches, models project our current 20 to 50 cm snowpack will be almost entirely wiped out by late next week for much of the Maritimes! Here is the ECWMF model for snow depth for today and a week from now.

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Chris Fogarty, PhD @cyclone-fogarty.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Here are the 3 month (D-J-F) winter period maps of snowfall and relative-to-normal snowfall:

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

=February Summary= The big headline is (again) below average precip for NB + NW NS. Not good for ongoing drought situation in these areas. -9th consecutive month with below average precip for NB -Driest February on record: Fredericton, Woodstock & Truro. -2nd driest winter season for Fredericton.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Updated outlook for the incoming snow. Not significant, but certainly a disruptive snowfall for Wednesday morning with delays and possibly some cancellations. Full details and timeline... NS: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Plenty of signs of Spring in the long range forecast... but not before some more shoveling. Incoming system will bring snow for Tuesday night into Wednesday. Mixing likely in the southwest & along Atlantic coast. Details: NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xM... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

What a view! Big blue skies allowed NASA's MODIS satellite to take an awesome shot of the Maritimes today. Lots of snow... and yes sea ice. Sea ice coverage in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is currently running around 20%. The 1990-2020 average is closer to 35-40% this time of year.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Here's a look at some snowfall totals from across the Maritimes, via our volunteer observers. Many observers noted that measurements were difficult to make due to the blowing and drifting snow. #nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky

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cira-csu.bsky.social @cira-csu.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A lifetime look at the impactful nor'easter that pounded the northeastern U.S.

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Monday Eve Update Snow & blowing snow continues... Would recommend shoveling before bed along Atlantic coast + central & east NS, as snow mixes to rain this eve-tonight. Updated forecasts & timeline: NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4jV... NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Updated Snowfall Map & Warnings The headlines with this storm will be the heavy snowfall rates Monday afternoon/evening coupled with the winds gusting 60 to 90 km/h leading to blowing and drifting snow. The snow will be heavy and wet leading to an increased risk of power outages. #nsstorm #halisky

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

=Nor'easter to bring snow & strong winds for Monday= Our latest Nor’easter will bring significant snowfall & gusty winds which will likely lead to travel delays, cancellations and also bring the risk for power outages. Full details & timeline: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Some preliminary snowfall totals across the Maritimes from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning. Additional snowfall of 5-10 cm possible along the Northumberland Shore today and right into Friday morning for northern Cape Breton. More on that on CBC radio and TV this afternoon/evening. #halisky

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