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WEATHER PHOTO: Fast-flowing falls in Bedford, N.S.
I’m sure people who explore the various waterfalls in our region are eager to get back out there as winter transitions to spring. Warren Hoeg captured the rushing waters of the Kearney Lake Dam and Falls in Bedford, N.S. Warren noted the impressive ...
Pothole season is upon us; here’s how weather creates them
It’s that time of year when more and more potholes start appearing on our roads. I’ve noticed an increase in my commute and encountered moon-like craters exploring northern Nova Scotia over the weekend. Let’s look at how potholes form and the ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Monument of the past in Harbour Grace, N.L.
In Harbour Grace, N.L., the SS Kyle stands tall and proud. Vineeth Nayath Gopalan shared this photo of the vessel on a moody winter’s day. The SS Kyle ran aground in Riverhead, Harbour Grace, on Feb. 4, 1967. The provincial government notes the ...
ALLISTER AALDERS: Tracking a series of disturbances through mid-March
Unsettled weather isn’t uncommon in March, but we sure are struggling to string together a nice stretch of weather. The latest system brought a mix of rain, snow and high winds to the Maritime provinces, and is now delivering the same weather to ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Sunset glow in Clementsport, N.S.
Watching the setting sun can be a perfect way to wrap up a busy day. Marilyn Wright caught this sunset shining off Moose River in Clementsport, N.S. Of course, our clocks moved forward one hour on the weekend and we’re now back to 7 p.m., and later ...
ALLISTER AALDERS: Here comes another system, and it’s set to stall offshore next week
The latest storm to wreak havoc in our region is clearing eastern Newfoundland with a nice ridge of high-pressure in its wake. It’s serving up lots of sunshine to the Maritime provinces and western Newfoundland and will bring nicer weather to ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Quidi Vidi Lake, St John's, N.L.
I’m sure this scene looks a lot different in St. John’s, N.L., now than when Jane Ogilvie shared this photo with me earlier this week. She caught this icy scene overlooking Quidi Vidi Lake. Depending on the amount of drifting I expect there’s more ...
ASK ALLISTER: The total solar eclipse is one month away, but will clouds ruin the show?
In just one month, April 8, 2024, several communities in Atlantic Canada will have the chance to experience a total solar eclipse. What causes a solar eclipse? The Earth, sun and moon must align. As the moon passes between sun and Earth, it ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Enjoying sunset in Stanley Bridge, P.E.I.
Love it or hate it, winter often creates the perfect canvas for some of the best sunsets. Sometimes these scenes are so captivating you need to stop what you’re doing and take a moment to enjoy it. Val Faye Shaffer said she had to stop and capture ...
WEATHER PHOTO: Snack time in Mahone Bay, N.S.
Gather around; it’s snack time! Eric Croft said these ducks were enjoying peanuts amid some mild weather in Mahone Bay, N.S., recently. I’m sure these ducks are enjoying the wet weather in our forecast, but with hints of winter still lingering are no ...
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