Residents of Amherst, Nova Scotia, should prepare for a brief return to winter conditions before a significant warming trend arrives later this week. According to Environment Canada, the community will see snow tonight, followed by much warmer temperatures heading into the weekend.
Snow is expected to begin this evening, Tuesday, April 7, with an accumulation of 2 to 4 centimetres anticipated. Temperatures will remain cold, with an overnight wind chill near -9. Commuters are advised to exercise caution on the roads, as these conditions are likely to create slippery travel surfaces tonight.
The cold weather will begin to clear on Wednesday morning, with only a few flurries expected. By Thursday, the weather will shift toward a sunny pattern with a high of 10 degrees. The warming trend continues through Friday, April 10, when temperatures are expected to reach 12 degrees.
This upcoming high is notably above the historical April average of 6 degrees for the area. As weather conditions improve, residents can look forward to more favourable weather for outdoor activities by the end of the week, with nearly 13 hours of daylight now available.
The local forecast information is provided by The Weather Network and data recorded at the Nappan AAFC observation station.
