Snow, high winds coming Monday afternoon
Federal weather service issues advisory for winter system forecast to hit most of N.B.
With plenty of snow expected Monday afternoon into Tuesday with strong winds, the federal weather service is predicting low visibility and snow drifts on roads throughout much of New Brunswick.
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s weather service issued a special weather statement late Saturday morning about a system that’s expected to cover southern and eastern New Brunswick beginning Monday afternoon and lasting until Tuesday morning.
“Significant snowfall, strong winds and blowing snow [are] possible,” it said, calling for 15 to 25 centimetres of snow in the Fredericton area over that period.
“An intense low pressure system passing south of Nova Scotia on Monday night is now expected to bring hazardous conditions to portions of New Brunswick,” it said.
“While warnings may be required for snowfall for any regions in this statement, the worst conditions are currently expected to be along the Fundy coast and through southeastern New Brunswick.”
The service’s weather map forecasts that western parts of the province - from Woodstock up to Edmundston - should be spared from the worst of it.
“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,” the advisory said.
“Plan ahead in case schools or scheduled activities are cancelled.”
The system is expected to bring northeasterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 kilometres per hour, or as high as 90 km per hour along the Fundy coast, it said.
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