Some places in Canada have frost and snow in the forecast on the first day of June, while others are expected to see rain or warmer temperatures.
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s and nearby areas are expected to have snow, potentially at least five centimetres, until Monday night, according to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada early Monday morning.
“Precipitation is likely to be mainly rain along the coast, but late season snow is expected for much of the metro region,” the statement said.
Nova Scotia
Environment Canada posted frost advisories for various areas of Nova Scotia on Monday, including the Sydney area and Cape Breton County.
The advisories were classified as yellow alerts, the most common level,which according to the federal agency means the “hazardous weather” could cause “damage, disruption, or health impacts.”
Temperatures will dip near 0 C in low-lying areas Monday night, according to Environment Canada on Monday morning. Eastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton have a high likelihood of experiencing frost, though the impact is expected to be “moderate.”
“Conditions are favourable for the development of patchy frost again Monday overnight,” the morning advisory stated.
Environment Canada recommends people to take “preventative measures to protect cold-sensitive plants, trees, and crops.”
Manitoba
Parts of Manitoba will have more summer-like weather, with yellow warnings for heat, Environment Canada said Monday morning. Daytime highs near 30 are forecast. Environment Canada said these warnings are issued when there may be an “elevated risk” of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, or other heat illnesses.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has yellow warnings for rainfall and heat. The city of Lloydminster, for instance, has a forecast for heavy rain that’s expected to produce between 50 to 100 millimetres, the weather agency said Monday morning.
Alberta
Meanwhile, much of Alberta has yellow warnings for rainfall.
Many areas, including Calgary and Edmonton, are forecast to experience anywhere from 50 to 100 millimetres of total rain, according to its Monday morning advisory. The rain will become lighter starting Tuesday evening, while moderate rain will continue into Wednesday morning for places along the Saskatchewan border.
Environment Canada advises people to check 511 Alberta, a free traveller information service, for road conditions.
“Water will pool on roads and in low-lying areas,” it stated in its advisory. “Don’t drive through flooded roadways. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. ”
British Columbia
A special weather statement for moderate to heavy rain was issued Monday morning for southeastern British Columbia. Rainfall amounts ranging from 40 to 80 millimetres are in the forecast for the region of Yoho Park - Kootenay Park, East Kootenay, and Elk Valley. The rainfall is expected to last until Tuesday.
Environment Canada warned of hazardous conditions in some areas.
“There is an elevated risk of flooding, landslides and washouts from heavy rain, and rain on snow in the mountains,” according to its advisory.
There were no advisories or alerts as of 10:30 a.m. ET for Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
