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Heavy rain, freezing rain on the way to Nova Scotia for Saturday

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says heavy rain combined with frozen ground may cause localized flooding.

Heavy rain will bring the threat of localized flooding

Nova Scotia can expect a widespread 40 to 80 mm of rain by Sunday morning.
Nova Scotia can expect 25 to 50 millimetres with local amounts in the range of 50 to 75 millimetres, or even more. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

A storm tracking into the Maritimes overnightand Saturday will bring snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain, with Nova Scotia set to bear the brunt of the heaviest rainfall.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued freezing rain and rainfall warnings for all parts ofthe province on Friday night.

Temperatures will climb into the double digits on Friday afternoon as the rain continues.
Temperatures will climb into the double digits on Friday afternoon as the rain continues. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
With a stream of moisture set to track in from the south, a widespread 40 to 80millimetres of rain is looking likely by Sunday morning.

While forecast models remain at odds with where exactly the heaviest bands of rain will track, there's the possibility that some areas could see more 80 millimetres locally.

Heavy rain continues into Saturday with the risk of thunderstorms as well.
Heavy rain continues into Saturday with the risk of thunderstorms as well. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
Isolated thunderstorms can't be ruled out within the heaviest bands of rain.

With the ground frozen, that heavy rain will bring the potential for localized flooding, especially early in the event. The rain will hit the concrete like ground and run off to low lying areas with nowhere else to go.

Winds will gust 60 to 80 km/h on Friday and Friday night, leading to a risk of power outages.
Winds will gust 60 to 80 km/h on Friday and Friday night, leading to a risk of power outages. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)
Temperatures will climb into the double digits late Friday and into Saturday. That, along with the rain, will help soften the ground.

Southerly winds are set to gust 60-80+ km/h on Friday afternoon, evening and overnight, which will lead to the potential of power outages.

There is the potential for freezing rain Saturday night and Sunday
Rain continues Saturday night with the risk of freezing rain setting up for northern areas. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC)

The strongest winds will ease on Saturday, however, the rain at times heavy will continue through Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Freezing rain threat

As our system departs to the east, temperatures will fall below freezing on Saturday night. This will create the potential for a prolonged period of freezing rain across parts of Nova Scotia Saturday night and Sunday.

With temperatures expected to hover near the freezing mark, there is still plenty of uncertainty with this setup. Stay tuned for updates.

A new developing systemwill continue to keep the region unsettled into early next week.