You need to take advantage of the weather today if you have outdoor plans. A sharp divide splits your weekend forecast in Saint John, offering a pleasant start before winter conditions snap back into place on Sunday.

Saturday: Soak Up the Sun

Environment Canada predicts a mainly sunny day for Saturday, February 28. You can expect a high of 5°C, making it a comfortable day for late February. Winds blow from the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. While the morning wind chill sits at minus 13, the afternoon sunshine offers a reprieve. The UV index remains moderate at 3.

Sunday: Snow and Wind Chill Return

Conditions change rapidly overnight. Clouds increase after midnight, bringing a 30 percent chance of flurries. By Sunday morning, March 1, periods of snow begin. You should prepare for an accumulation of 2 to 4 cm throughout the day.

The temperature tells a drastic story. While the day starts near zero, temperatures plummet to minus 7 in the afternoon. Winds shift to the northwest, gusting up to 50 km/h, driving the wind chill down to minus 17. If you are driving Sunday afternoon, exercise caution as visibility and road conditions may deteriorate.

The Week Ahead: Deep Freeze to Friday Thaw

Forecasters predict a frigid start to the work week. Monday and Tuesday feature sunny skies but cold temperatures, with highs of minus 8°C and minus 1°C respectively. Overnight lows for both Monday and Tuesday nights drop to a biting minus 18°C.

The deep freeze breaks by mid-week. Wednesday sees temperatures swing up to a high of 6°C with periods of snow, transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud by Thursday.

Looking at Friday

By next Friday, March 6, the warming trend continues. The forecast calls for a high of 6°C with showers, marking a wet but mild end to the week.

For the most up-to-date alerts and forecast maps, you can verify the data directly at Environment Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much snow will Saint John get this weekend?

Environment Canada forecasts an accumulation of 2 to 4 cm of snow throughout the day on Sunday, March 1.

How cold will it get early next week?

Monday and Tuesday nights will see significant drops, with low temperatures reaching minus 18°C.

When will the temperatures rise above freezing again?

Temperatures remain below freezing early in the week but will rebound by Wednesday, March 4, which has a predicted high of 6°C.