Winter Storm Garrett Update Two

4:38 AM AST Friday 07 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 20 cm to 30 cm, with up to 40 cm over southeasternmost sections.

Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 80 km/h.

Locations: Eastern and southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning later this morning and ending overnight tonight.

Remarks: Snow will spread across the province later this morning, and become heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Strong northerly winds will also develop later today and in conjunction with the fresh snowfall will result in poor visibility in blowing snow. Conditions will improve early Saturday.

Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.