Station Name: Halifax Harbour
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Halifax, NS
Halifax County

GPS Coordinates: 44.5, -63.4

Nearby Water Temperatures

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:28 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:28 PM

Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected. Locations: eastern half of Nova Scotia. Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday night. Remarks: An intense low pressure system is expected to pass south of Nova Scotia Monday night and bring heavy snow and strong winds to eastern Nova Scotia before an eventual changeover to rain late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Blowing snow is possible on Monday night in areas away from the Atlantic coast, where temperatures are likely to be near or above zero during the strongest winds. Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Additionally, higher than normal water levels are expected along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia at high tide Monday night. Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled. Make sure snow removal equipment (e.g., shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:28 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:28 PM

Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected. Locations: eastern half of Nova Scotia. Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday night. Remarks: An intense low pressure system is expected to pass south of Nova Scotia Monday night and bring heavy snow and strong winds to eastern Nova Scotia before an eventual changeover to rain late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Blowing snow is possible on Monday night in areas away from the Atlantic coast, where temperatures are likely to be near or above zero during the strongest winds. Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Additionally, higher than normal water levels are expected along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia at high tide Monday night. Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled. Make sure snow removal equipment (e.g., shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 7:33 AM

Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected. Locations: Nova Scotia. Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning. Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring significant snowfall and blowing snow. The exact track of the system is uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall. Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Additionally, higher than normal water levels are expected along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia at high tide Monday night. Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled. Make sure snow removal equipment (e.g., shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:28 PM

Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected. Locations: Nova Scotia. Potential snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h. Time span: Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning. Remarks: A developing low pressure system is expected to bring significant snowfall and blowing snow. The exact track of the system is uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall. Snow accumulation may make travel slow or hazardous. Roads and walkways could become slippery and difficult to navigate. Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Additionally, higher than normal water levels are expected along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia at high tide Monday night. Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled. Make sure snow removal equipment (e.g., shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

yellow watch - winter storm - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:15 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

Heavy snow, strong northeast winds, and blowing snow expected Monday. Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. Maximum wind gusts: northeast near 90 km/h. Locations: western half of Nova Scotia. Time span: Monday through Tuesday morning. Remarks: An intense low pressure system is likely to pass south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Snow ahead of the system will spread across southwestern Nova Scotia late Monday morning and into northwestern Nova Scotia in the afternoon. The onset of snow will be accompanied by strengthening northeast winds. Reduced visibility in blowing snow is likely. Conditions will begin to improve on Tuesday morning. Higher than normal water levels are also expected along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia Monday night. ### Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Local utility outages are possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.