Beneficial, wet weather will aid wildfire concerns in Atlantic Canada
[Improving weather conditions has helped fire crews in Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/severe/a-sigh-of-relief-as-conditions-for-battling-churchill-falls-fire-improves) battle a blaze near located near Churchill Falls, with more rain in the forecast for the Atlantic region this weekend.
The rainfall won't be excessive by any means, but will help quell the ongoing blaze near Churchill Falls and lower the overall wildfire threat in Atlantic Canada.
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Amounts could hit 20-30 mm in Newfoundland, a big assist to the fire crews, but gusty winds on Saturday could reduce the amount of help the rain provinces. Up to 50 mm of rainfall is possible in parts of New Brunswick through Sunday.
In fact, parts pf northern Labrador could even see some snow this weekend--not the first time that's happened in Canada this late in the spring (or even the second), either.
The fire danger rating has gradually improved, and is expected to continue easing over the coming days.
A low-pressure system is set to track from the northeastern United States into the Maritimes on Saturday morning, delivering widespread rain to all three provinces by the afternoon.
As this system shifts northward, scattered rain is forecast to persist in the Maritimes through the evening, and move into Newfoundland during the overnight hours.
Most significantly, Labrador will see substantial rainfall starting late Saturday night.
Rain will dominate much of Sunday across Labrador before easing into the evening hours. Parts of northern Labrador will even face a slight risk of snow.
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Unfortunately, strong wind gusts of 40-60 km/h are forecast throughout Saturday for Labrador, including Churchill Falls.
Up to 20-30 mm of rain is expected in Churchill Falls, which will assist in wildfire efforts.
Residents should remain prepared however, for any changing conditions.
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