New Brunswick weather: Snow arrives in northwestern communities

Warmer temperatures and sunshine are expected later this week and into the long May weekend

By Vanessa Blanch, CBC News Posted: May 16, 2016 5:57 AM AT Last Updated: May 16, 2016 11:42 AM AT

 

It's the middle of May and many parts of northwestern New Brunswick are dealing with a layer of snow that is falling.

Many southern communities have witnessed a few snowflakes on Monday morning, but the snow is starting to pile up in areas north of Perth-Andover.

The Trans-Canada Highway in the Perth-Andover area is down to one lane of travelling because of the snow.

Jim Abraham, a CBC meteorologist, said all three Maritime provinces would be seeing some rain, and possibly snow, to start the week.

The snow and flurries on Monday are expected to improve on Tuesday with a mix of sun and cloud for all but eastern areas of New Brunswick, where showers are expected to persist. Temperatures will remain on the cool side.

"For the remainder of the work week, and perhaps into the long weekend, we can expect generally fine weather and warmer temperatures."

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New Brunswick forecast

 

Northern New Brunswick

Today: It will be cloudy with showers, mixed with wet flurries in the northwest, and a high of 6 C. Winds will be from the west at 25 km/h with about 5 mm of rain and 2 cm of snow possible.

Tonight: Showers are expected to continue with a low of 1 C.

Tuesday: Skies will remain cloudy with the chance of a shower. Winds will be from the west at 25 km/h with a high of 12 C.

Fredericton and area

Today: It will be cloudy with showers in the Fredericton area, with winds from the west at 25 km/h and a high of 6 C.

Tonight: Showers are expected to continue with a low of 4 C.

Tuesday: Communities in the capital area can expect a mix of sun and cloud with winds from the west at 25 km/h and a high near 13 C.

Southern New Brunswick

Today: It will be cloudy with a few showers, winds from the west at 25 km/h and a high of 9 C.

Tonight; A few showers are expected with a low near 5 C.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud in the southwest but more clouds and the chance of showers in the southeast. Winds will be from the west at 25 km/h with a high near 13 C.