Residents in Amherst, Nova Scotia, should prepare for icy road conditions tonight, March 11, 2026, as a mix of snow and rain is expected to turn into freezing drizzle. This weather shift could cause travel delays for anyone heading out late this evening or early Thursday morning.
According to Environment Canada, there is a 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. These flurries are expected to change into rain showers after midnight as the weather patterns shift.
Forecasters say there is a specific risk of freezing drizzle late tonight and during the overnight hours. The temperature will start at a low of -3°C but is expected to climb to +4°C by the morning of March 12, 2026.
This change in weather can make roads and sidewalks very slippery. Even though the air is getting warmer, the ground can stay frozen, which causes rain to turn into ice as soon as it hits the surface.
People living in the area should watch for these icy patches if they are travelling tonight or tomorrow. Conditions are expected to improve once the temperature stays above freezing on Thursday morning.
