Helena Observatory,   North Alton, NS

Weather

29-Apr-2026 00:37 ADT 29-Apr-2026 03:37 UTC

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 00:07 on 2026-04-29
Temperature5.1°C
Humidity71%
Dewpoint0.3°C
Barometer102.34kPa (↘)
Wind Speed4.6km/h
Gusting to9.6km/h
Wind Direction194°T (S)
Rain last 5min0.0mm
Rain since 23:000.0mm


Today Summary at 00:07 on 2026-04-29
High Temperature5.2 °C00:00
Low Temperature5.1 °C00:05
Max Wind8.3 km/h00:01
Max gust16.1 km/h00:00
Avg direction266 °T (W)
Wind Run0.5 km
Total Rain0.0 mm


Yesterday Summary at 23:59 on 2026-04-28
High Temperature16.5 °C15:18
Low Temperature-2.4 °C06:04
Max Wind16.9 km/h13:43
Max gust25.7 km/h13:18
Avg direction147 °T (SE)
Wind Run74.2 km
Total Rain0.0 mm





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Kentville Forecast


Kentville Forecast issued on 28-Apr-2026 at 04:00 PM ADT
   Tuesday night:   Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers before morning. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low plus 3.

Wednesday:   Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.

   Wednesday night:   Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early in the evening. Low plus 5.

Thursday:   Cloudy. High 13.

   Thursday night:   Periods of rain. Low 9.

Friday:   Rain. High 11.

   Friday night:   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.

Monday:   Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 12.

Marine

Marine Forecast issued on 28-Apr-2026 at 3:30 PM ADT
FQCN13 CWHX 281830 Marine forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 3:30 p.m. ADT Tuesday 28 April 2026 for tonight and Wednesday. The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 8:00 p.m. ADT.

Fundy

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

Grand Manan

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

Lurcher

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northeast 25 knots veering to easterly 20 to 25 late overnight. Wind easterly 20 to 25 Wednesday. Rain and fog patches tonight and Wednesday.

Today

Today's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data

Yesterday

Yesterday's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data

 

Year to date

Year-to-date temperatures
More Graphs

Surface Map

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

current surface map
Updated: 28-Apr-2026 at 11:52 AM ADT

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

Upper Level Map

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

upper level (250mb) map
Updated: 28-Apr-2026 at 11:31 AM ADT

Full map: 250 hPa

Infrared Satellite Photo

Satellite Infrared Image
GOES East Infrared Image. Click image for latest update.

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. Also see:
Maine radar (AccuWeather)

Other Image Links

Astronomical Forecast



 Lunar Phase 

Lunar phase
2026-04-28 16:57 ADT
11.79d, 90%

 Upcoming 

Full Moon: 2026-05-01
Third Quarter: 2026-05-09
New Moon: 2026-05-16
First Quarter: 2026-05-23

Forest Fire Danger

24 hour fire weather index for 2026-01-30 at South Alton:
Low (0)
Kings County burning status: Burn
Burning permitted between 2pm and 8am
Updated at 2026-03-03 11:50


see also NS Fire Weather Forecast
NS Fire Weather Forecast Map
NS Burn Restrictions Map

Tides

Tides at

The harbour at Hall's Harbour


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