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Powerful nor’easter expected to blanket parts of Atlantic Canada

On Feb. 1, 2026, The Canadian Press reported a powerful nor'easter will bring heavy snow and strong winds to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
For the third week in a row, the nor'easter arrives with a more typical mid-density snowfall expected to pass faster, dropping most snow in an 8 to 12-hour period.
Meteorologists expect widespread totals exceeding 20 centimetres, with Nova Scotia 15–35 centimetres, Cape Breton near 40 centimetres, and Avalon and Burin peninsulas 35–50 centimetres by Tuesday, with wind gusts 60–80 km/h, coastal gusts to 90 km/h, and snowfall rates 2 to 4 cm per hour.
Nova Scotia Power activated its Emergency Operations Centre today to monitor the storm, as coastal communities face pounding surf, flood risk during Monday high tide, and low visibility from blowing snow.
Environment Canada reports areas north of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, have over 10 centimetres with high winds, while Cape Breton snow tapers to flurries by midday, lingering into Monday afternoon and evening with possible Northumberland shore squalls.

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