Residents of Antigonish can expect a cool and wet week ahead, with rain forecast for much of the region through the coming days. According to Environment Canada, the unsettled weather is expected to persist through Friday, offering only a brief window of sunshine before showers return early next week.
Rain is expected to taper off by Wednesday morning, with total accumulation of 5 to 10 millimetres. While the clouds will linger, the remainder of the week will see continued chances of showers. Daytime temperatures are forecast to remain close to the seasonal norm of 8°C, with highs hovering between 7°C and 8°C through Friday.
Saturday, April 18, will provide the only break in the wet conditions. It is expected to be a sunny day with a high of 7°C, though residents should prepare for colder overnight temperatures as the mercury is forecast to drop to -2°C.
Unsettled conditions will return on Sunday, April 19, bringing clouds and a 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 12°C. Showers are expected to continue into Monday, April 20, with a forecast high of 9°C. There are currently no weather alerts in effect for the area.
This pattern aligns with typical spring conditions for northern Nova Scotia. While seasonal forecasts from the The Weather Network and the Old Farmer’s Almanac pointed toward a period of changeable temperatures and active precipitation for mid-April, local activities at St. Francis Xavier University remain unaffected, with the upcoming Spring Convocation scheduled for May 3.
