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 10:08 on 2026-04-28

Temperature	8.9	°C
Humidity	40	%
Dewpoint	-4.0	°C
Barometer	102.61	kPa (↗)
Wind Speed	9.8	km/h
Gusting to	13.0	km/h
Wind Direction	111	°T (E)
Rain last 5min	0.0	mm
Rain since 09:00	0.0	mm

Today Summary at 10:08 on 2026-04-28

High Temperature	9.0	°C	10:07
Low Temperature	-2.4	°C	06:04
Max Wind	11.7	km/h	09:08
Max gust	20.9	km/h	10:04
Avg direction	128	°T (SE)
Wind Run	10.5	km
Total Rain	0.0	mm

Yesterday Summary at 23:59 on 2026-04-27

High Temperature	16.4	°C	15:53
Low Temperature	-0.3	°C	05:58
Max Wind	17.8	km/h	20:46
Max gust	32.2	km/h	18:02
Avg direction	142	°T (SE)
Wind Run	69.1	km
Total Rain	0.0	mm

Kentville Forecast

Kentville Forecast issued on 28-Apr-2026 at 05:00 AM ADT

Tuesday:	Sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h near noon. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tuesday night:	Increasing cloudiness this evening. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low plus 3.

Wednesday:	Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming east 30 km/h in the afternoon. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.

Wednesday night:	Cloudy. Low plus 5.

Thursday:	Cloudy. High 13.

Thursday night:	Showers. Low 9.

Friday:	Rain. High 11.

Friday night:	Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.

Saturday:	Cloudy. High 11.

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

Sunday:	Showers. High 9.

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

from Environment Canada: Kentville Forecast

Marine

Marine Forecast issued on 28-Apr-2026 at 3:00 AM ADT

FQCN13 CWHX 280600 Marine forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 3:00 a.m. ADT Tuesday 28 April 2026 for today tonight and Wednesday. The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 10:00 a.m. ADT.

Fundy

Wind light becoming northeast 15 knots near noon then veering to southeast 15 this evening. Wind backing to northeast 15 overnight then diminishing to light Wednesday afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 15 Wednesday evening. Rain overnight and Wednesday. Fog patches forming overnight and dissipating Wednesday afternoon.

Grand Manan

Lurcher

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 15 knots increasing to northeast 15 to 20 this morning and to northeast 25 this afternoon. Wind veering to easterly 20 to 25 overnight. Wind easterly 20 to 25 Wednesday. Rain and fog patches tonight and Wednesday.

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

Year to date

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Surface Map

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

Updated: 28-Apr-2026 at 5:39 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: 27-Apr-2026 at 11:32 PM 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)