Winter storm inbound midday Sunday
Special weather statement calls for as much as 35 cm of snow, ice pellets later in weekend
The federal weather service says a winter storm is headed New Brunswick’s way Sunday, and it has the potential for significant snowfall, power outages and dangerous driving conditions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s weather service issued a special weather statement Saturday morning for all areas of New Brunswick, with a forecast of a winter storm for the province.
“Precipitation will begin as snow Sunday afternoon over southwestern parts of New Brunswick and then spread across the province. The snow will transition to ice pellets and possibly freezing rain Sunday evening over southern areas of the province,” the weather statement said.
“Some areas of central and northern New Brunswick could see snowfall totals in excess of 35 centimetres with this storm, while lesser amounts of 10 to 15 cm for southern areas with mixed precipitation types.”
The storm could last into Monday morning, it said, and northern areas will see the heaviest of the snowfalls.
“Similar events in the past have led to utility outages, minor tree damage, traffic delays and hazardous driving conditions,” the weather service advised.
“This storm is looking similar to the last storm the province experienced, and warnings will likely be required as this event draws nearer. Driving conditions Sunday night and Monday morning will be impacted.”
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