Fredericton, NB – Residents in New Brunswick should brace for another wave of wintry weather this weekend, with flurries, strong wind gusts, and plunging nighttime temperatures forecast across the Fredericton region.
According to Environment Canada, Saturday, March 29, will bring cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of flurries across Fredericton. Daytime highs will struggle to reach 1°C before temperatures dip sharply overnight to -10°C. Winds from the northwest could gust up to 40 km/h, increasing the chill and creating potential hazards for drivers, especially along Route 8 and surrounding rural roads.
Sunday offers a brief break, with sunny skies and a more manageable high of 6°C. However, conditions shift again by Sunday night, as a rain or snow mix is expected. Monday, March 31, will bring showers throughout the day, keeping temperatures mild at 11°C, though rain could impact morning and evening commutes.
Fredericton’s weather turns cooler again Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs of 5°C and 4°C, respectively. Nighttime lows remain well below freezing, bottoming out at -11°C Tuesday night. Drivers and pedestrians should prepare for potentially slick conditions, particularly overnight and early mornings.
5-Day Fredericton Forecast:
- Saturday: Cloudy, chance of flurries, high 1°C, low -10°C
- Sunday: Sunny, high 6°C, nighttime snow or rain
- Monday: Showers, high 11°C, low 1°C
- Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud, high 5°C, low -11°C
- Wednesday: Cloudy periods, high 4°C
