Early March Record Highs Followed By Mid-March Ice Storm

Weather summary

for New Brunswick

issued by Environment Canada

at 4:51 a.m. ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on March 

10, 2026 (temperature values given in degrees Celsius): 

BAS-CARAQUET AREA (Bas Caraquet) 

New record of 9.8 

Old record of 8.5 set in 1998 

Records in this area have been kept since 1964 

DOAKTOWN AREA (Doaktown Auto RCS) 

New record of 17.9 

Old record of 15.0 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1952 

FREDERICTON AREA (Fredericton CDA CS) 

New record of 20.2 

Old record of 15.9 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1871 

GRAND MANAN AREA (Grand Manan Sar CS) 

New record of 17.2 

Old record of 13.0 set in 2016 

Records in this area have been kept since 1962 

KOUCHIBOUGUAC AREA (Kouchibouguac) 

New record of 16.8 

Old record of 14.7 set in 1998 

Records in this area have been kept since 1924 

MIRAMICHI AREA (Miramichi RCS) 

New record of 16.0 

Old record of 14.1 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1873 

MISCOU ISLAND AREA (Miscou Island (AUT)) 

New record of 8.9 

Old record of 5.3 set in 2002 

Records in this area have been kept since 1957 

MONCTON AREA (Moncton/greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc Intl A) 

New record of 18.0 

Old record of 13.4 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1898 

SAINT JOHN AREA (Saint John A) 

New record of 14.0 

Old record of 11.3 set in 1998 

Records in this area have been kept since 1871 

ST. STEPHEN AREA (St. Stephen) 

New record of 21.3 

Old record of 17.8 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1951 

WOODSTOCK AREA (Woodstock Newbridge) 

New record of 17.2 

Old record of 16.7 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1886 

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

Weather summary

for Nova Scotia

issued by Environment Canada

at 4:54 a.m. ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on March 

10, 2026 (temperature values given in degrees Celsius): 

ANTIGONISH AREA (Tracadie) 

New record of 16.0 

Old record of 14.4 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1910 

GREENWOOD AREA (Greenwood A) 

New record of 19.8 

Old record of 15.5 set in 1994 

Records in this area have been kept since 1934 

HALIFAX AREA (Halifax Stanfield Int'l A) 

New record of 17.3 

Old record of 12.9 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1953 

KEJIMKUJIK (NATIONAL PARK) AREA (Kejimkujik 1) 

New record of 19.9 

Old record of 14.0 set in 1998 

Records in this area have been kept since 1966 

KENTVILLE AREA (Kentville CDA CS) 

New record of 17.1 

Old record of 15.0 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1898 

PARRSBORO AREA (Parrsboro) 

New record of 13.4 

Old record of 13.3 set in 1921 

Records in this area have been kept since 1897 

PORT HAWKESBURY AREA (Port Hawkesbury) 

New record of 14.7 

Old record of 14.4 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1960 

SYDNEY AREA (Sydney A) 

New record of 16.0 

Old record of 11.7 set in 1898 

Records in this area have been kept since 1870 

TRURO AREA (Debert) 

New record of 15.6 

Old record of 13.5 set in 2002 

Records in this area have been kept since 1873 

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

Weather summary

for Prince Edward Island

issued by Environment Canada

at 4:55 a.m. ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on March 

10, 2026 (temperature values given in degrees Celsius): 

CHARLOTTETOWN AREA (Charlottetown A) 

New record of 14.1 

Old record of 11.5 set in 2002 

Records in this area have been kept since 1872 

ST. PETERS BAY AREA (St. Peters) 

New record of 14.3 

Old record of 13.3 set in 1977 

Records in this area have been kept since 1960 

SUMMERSIDE AREA (Summerside) 

New record of 14.1 

Old record of 10.5 set in 1998 

Records in this area have been kept since 1898 

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

143 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

MEZ003>006-120600-

/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260312T0600Z/

Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Churchill Dam, Patten, Baxter St Park,

Baker Lake, East Millinocket, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon,

Chamberlain Lake, Millinocket, Billy-Jack Depot, Sherman, Mount

Katahdin, and Smyrna Mills

143 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Snow and sleet accumulations

  around one inch with most of it falling as sleet, and ice

  accumulations between one and three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern

  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated power outages

  are possible from the freezing rain. Significant amounts of sleet

  today topped with freezing rain tonight will make removal very

  difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday

  evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and

ice will make travel extremely dangerous.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to

newengland511.org.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

143 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

MEZ010-011-031-032-120300-

/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260312T0300Z/

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Springfield, Topsfield, Dover-Foxcroft,

Danforth, Howland, Greenville, Blanchard, Milo, Vanceboro,

Guilford, Monson, and Lincoln

143 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total sleet accumulations up to one

  half inch and ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern

  Washington, and Central Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated power outages

  are possible from the freezing rain. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads

and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to

newengland511.org.

&&

$$

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10:50 PM ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Freezing rain is expected.

Locations: central and much of southern New Brunswick.

Freezing rain duration: 4 to 8 hours, possibly more.

Total freezing rain amounts: up to 10 mm.

Time span: until early Thursday morning.

Remarks: The freezing rain will be preceded by a period of ice pellets.

Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Property or tree damage due to the weight of ice is possible.

Be aware of falling ice and  branches.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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

In effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

10:49 PM ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Hazardous winter conditions continue.

Locations: northern New Brunswick.

Total snow and ice pellet accumulation: 15 to 25 cm.

Freezing rain duration: 4 to 8 hours, possibly more.

Total freezing rain amounts: 5 to 10 mm.

Time span: tonight and into Thursday morning.

Remarks: Snow and ice pellets will change to freezing rain overnight or early Thursday morning then to rain by the early afternoon.

Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.

Consider postponing non-essential travel and outdoor activities until conditions improve. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.

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

In effect for:

Miramichi and area

11:08 PM ADT Wednesday 11 March 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High

Freezing rain is expected.

Time span: overnight into Thursday morning.

Potential freezing rain duration: near 4 hours.

Remarks: A low pressure system is expected to bring a variety of wintry precipitation tonight that will persist into Thursday. A prolonged period of freezing rain is expected tonight. A transition to rain is forecast by Thursday morning.

Local utility outages are possible.

Be very careful if walking or driving.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm.

In effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.