Weather

We are moving! In preparation for that, observations, both meteorological and astronomical, will be discontinued.
They will resume once we have settled in at the new location in Tupperville, likely in July.

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Current Conditions

Regular Observation at North Alton, NS
at 13:08 on 2026-04-29

Temperature	9.4	°C
Humidity	71	%
Dewpoint	4.4	°C
Barometer	102.04	kPa (↘)
Wind Speed	9.4	km/h
Gusting to	16.1	km/h
Wind Direction	193	°T (S)
Rain last 5min	0.0	mm
Rain since 12:00	0.0	mm

Today Summary at 13:08 on 2026-04-29

High Temperature	9.5	°C	12:36
Low Temperature	3.3	°C	04:20
Max Wind	12.4	km/h	12:14
Max gust	17.8	km/h	12:58
Avg direction	195	°T (S)
Wind Run	34.9	km
Total Rain	0.0	mm

Yesterday Summary at 23:59 on 2026-04-28

High Temperature	16.5	°C	15:18
Low Temperature	-2.4	°C	06:04
Max Wind	16.9	km/h	13:43
Max gust	25.7	km/h	13:18
Avg direction	147	°T (SE)
Wind Run	74.2	km
Total Rain	0.0	mm

Kentville Forecast

Kentville Forecast issued on 29-Apr-2026 at 11:00 AM ADT

Wednesday:	A few showers ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 12. UV index 3 or moderate.

Wednesday night:	Mainly cloudy. Low plus 4.

Thursday:	Mainly cloudy. Fog patches developing late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the afternoon. High 12. UV index 6 or high.

Thursday night:	Rain. Low 9.

Friday:	Rain. High 13.

Friday night:	Periods of rain. Low plus 5.

Saturday:	A mix of sun and cloud. High 10.

Saturday night:	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.

Sunday:	Showers. High 9.

Sunday night:	Cloudy periods with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.

Monday:	A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 10.

Monday night:	Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.

from Environment Canada: Kentville Forecast

Marine

Marine Forecast issued on 29-Apr-2026 at 10:00 AM ADT

FQCN13 CWHX 291300 Marine forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 10:00 a.m. ADT Wednesday 29 April 2026 for today tonight and Thursday. The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 3:30 p.m. ADT.

Fundy

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 10 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 Thursday afternoon. Scattered showers ending this afternoon. Periods of rain Thursday evening.

Grand Manan

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 15 knots increasing to east 20 to 25 Thursday afternoon then veering to southeast 30 Thursday evening. Scattered showers ending this afternoon. Rain Thursday late in the day with a risk of thunderstorms.

Lurcher

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 20 to 25 knots veering to southeast 25 to 30 Thursday afternoon. Showers ending this afternoon. Rain and fog patches Thursday afternoon and evening with a risk of thunderstorms.

from Environment Canada: Marine forecast & synopsis

Today

red - temperature pink - humidex light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure blue - rainfall circles - Kentville data

Yesterday

red - temperature pink - humidex light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure blue - rainfall circles - Kentville data

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Surface Map

This map shows weather systems at ground level.
This is the weather you see and feel.

Updated: 29-Apr-2026 at 5:52 AM ADT

Full maps: 00Z - 06Z - 12Z - 18Z

from Environment Canada

Upper Level Map

This map shows weather systems at about 30,000 feet.
The winds at this level are what move the surface weather.

Updated: 29-Apr-2026 at 11:36 AM ADT

Full map: 250 hPa

from Environment Canada

Infrared Satellite Photo

GOES East Infrared Image. Click image for latest update.

from Environment Canada

Also see:
GOES East Loop
GOES Current Visual

Radar Map

Environment Canada Radar
Shows precipitation and lightning. EC no longer provides an image link.
Use the text link above to access the animated radar map.

from Environment Canada

Also see:
Maine radar (AccuWeather)