Storm alert upgraded to snowfall warning
Big blankets forecast for most areas of New Brunswick, except for southern, Moncton areas
A special weather statement from the federal weather service warning of a significant winter storm Sunday night has been upgraded to a snowfall warning for most of the province.
On Friday, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement, advising that a major storm was possible beginning Sunday evening for just about every corner of New Brunswick.
But the weather service issued a new alert Saturday afternoon, issuing a snowfall warning, to be in effect from Sunday evening into Monday morning.
“An area of low pressure will track across Nova Scotia on Monday morning bringing snow to New Brunswick,” it said.
“Gusty, northerly winds will develop behind the low and combine with the freshly fallen snow to cause periods of reduced visibility in blowing snow during the day Monday.”
The warning indicated 15 to 25 centimetres is expected for all areas.
Not included in the snowfall warning were the Moncton, Saint John and Sussex areas, as well as the southern edge of the province.
The heavy snowfall can affect driving conditions, so the weather service advised caution.
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