Nova Scotia

Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Bridgewater Today

By

Emma Kelly
April 5, 2026 10:50 am

Residents in Bridgewater should prepare for wet and windy conditions today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, as a storm system moves through the region. Environment Canada is forecasting periods of ice pellets mixed with freezing rain, changing to rain this afternoon, accompanied by patches of fog.

The weather agency expects 10 millimetres of precipitation during the day. While the area is currently under no official weather alerts, residents should be aware of changing conditions. Winds are expected to be strong, particularly for those near the coast, where gusts could reach up to 60 km/h this evening and after midnight.

As of 11:00 a.m. today, conditions were recorded at 2.2 degrees Celsius with high humidity and significant winds. Those travelling in the area can monitor road updates through 511 Nova Scotia.

Conditions are expected to improve early next week. Temperatures will drop to minus 4 degrees Celsius on Monday night, with skies beginning to clear by Tuesday.

 

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