Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Three

Fredericton and Southern York County
12:12 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2012
Winter storm warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued

15 to 30 cm of snow with blowing snow expected by Sunday morning.

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A intensifying low pressure system will approach from the southwest moving over the Gulf of St Lawrence by Sunday morning.

Rain in southeastern regions will gradually change to snow this afternoon as a northerly wind will develop ahead of the storm. Total snowfall amounts of 15 cm are forecast by Sunday morning with up to 30 cm for Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick.

Gusty winds will develop this evening and persist into Sunday morning. This combined with the fresh snow will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

This storm will also produce a storm surge. This in combination with a run of high astrological tides will produce higher than normal water levels at the high tides Sunday. Some ice rafting can be expected at the high tide near noon from Point Escuminac south to Cape Tormentine as strong winds drive the ice onshore.

High water level warnings may be required for coastlines along the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland strait. Interests along these coastlines should take precautions.

Grand Falls and Victoria County
3:47 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2012
Wind chill warning for
Grand Falls and Victoria County issued

A cold airmass will invade the province Sunday night. Wind chill values of minus 35 or colder are expected Monday morning.

This is a warning that extreme wind chill conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intensifying low pressure system will approach from the southwest moving over the Gulf of St Lawrence by Sunday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 cm are forecast by Sunday morning with up to 30 cm for Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick.

Gusty winds will develop this evening and persist into Sunday morning. This combined with the fresh snow will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

This storm will also produce a storm surge. This in combination with a run of high astrological tides will produce higher than normal water levels at the high tides on Sunday. Some ice rafting can be expected at the high tide near noon from Point Escuminac to Cape Tormentine as strong winds drive the ice onshore.

High water level warnings may be required for coastlines along the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland strait. Interests along these coastlines should take precautions.

Additionally in the wake of this storm a very cold airmass will invade the province. Wind chill values are expected to reach minus 35 or colder Monday morning over most of Western New Brunswick.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.