Up to 50 cm expected in western and northern parts of the province
The New Brunswick RCMP is asking motorists to stay off the roads as snow accumulates across the province. In a social media post, the RCMP warned that driving conditions on the Trans-Canada Highway between Edmundston and Nackawic have deteriorated. Police are asking motorists not to travel along that particular stretch of highway.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for all of Maritimes and parts of Quebec. Central and northern New Brunswick can expect between 35 and 50 cm of snow, with winds gusting up to 80 km per hour, with gusts up to 100 km along the Bay of Chaleur. Southern parts of New Brunswick will see up to 15 cm of snow before the weather changes to ice pellets and freezing rain.
The heavy snowfall and freezing rain, combined with high winds, means there is a higher risk of power outages and road closures. For up-to-date road conditions, dial 511.
The storm is expected to last into Monday afternoon.
