You will want to keep your winter gear handy this weekend. A sharp drop in temperature defines the start of your forecast period, though relief—and precipitation—is on the way for next week.

According to the latest data from Environment Canada, Saint John is starting Friday with a deep freeze. Current conditions show temperatures hovering around -16°C, with a wind chill making it feel closer to -20. While the sun is out, it provides little warmth against the falling pressure.

Friday and the Weekend Outlook

Friday, Feb 20: You can expect a sunny sky throughout the day, but don’t let the sunshine fool you. The high will only reach -1°C. The wind chill remains a significant factor, feeling like -14 in the morning and -3 in the afternoon. Tonight, skies stay clear initially before clouds roll in late. Temperatures plunge to a low of -13°C, with an overnight wind chill of -22.

Saturday, Feb 21: The weekend kicks off with a mix of sun and cloud. You should prepare for gusty conditions. Winds will shift from the north to the northwest, gusting up to 40 km/h. There is a 30 percent chance of flurries in the afternoon with a high of -2°C.

Sunday, Feb 22: Sunday offers a slightly milder end to the weekend. A mix of sun and cloud continues, but temperatures climb to the freezing mark of 0°C. Overnight, cloudy periods persist with a low of -11°C.

Looking Ahead: Next Week

The weather pattern shifts as you head into the new work week, bringing more active weather and fluctuating temperatures.

• Monday, Feb 23: Expect flurries during the day with a high of -4°C. Winds pick up at night alongside periods of snow, dropping to a low of -6°C.
• Tuesday, Feb 24: Clouds stick around with a 60 percent chance of flurries and a high of -2°C.
• Wednesday, Feb 25: It remains cloudy with a high of -4°C.
• Thursday, Feb 26: A warm-up arrives. Forecasts predict a high of +2°C, though this comes with a mix of flurries or rain showers.

For the most up-to-date alerts and detailed hourly reports, check the official Environment Canada forecast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold will it feel Friday night?
It will be very cold. With the wind chill, temperatures will feel like -22 overnight into Saturday morning.

Is there snow in the forecast this weekend?
There is a 30 percent chance of flurries on Saturday afternoon, but significant accumulation is not currently predicted until Monday.

When will temperatures go above freezing?
Current models show temperatures rising above freezing on Thursday, Feb 26, with a forecasted high of +2°C.