Prepare your shovels and umbrellas. Saint John faces a mix of snow, rain, and fluctuating temperatures this week. According to Environment Canada, the forecast brings active weather starting this Friday through the weekend.

Friday Forecast

Friday, March 20, starts cloudy with a 60 percent chance of morning flurries. The afternoon brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of plus 4 degrees Celsius. Morning wind chills hit minus 10, so you need to wear a warm coat. Southwest winds blow at 20 kilometres per hour, gusting to 40. Friday night brings 5 centimetres of snow and a low of zero.

The Weekend Outlook

Saturday, March 21, features rain or snow ending in the afternoon. The city will see 5 millimetres of rain and dissipating fog patches near noon. Temperatures reach a high of plus 3 degrees Celsius before plunging to minus 9 degrees Celsius Saturday night under cloudy periods. Sunday, March 22, stays cold with scattered flurries, a high of minus 1 degree Celsius, and a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius at night.

Next Week Overview

The seven day outlook shows continuous winter weather. Monday brings periods of snow and windy conditions, keeping highs around minus 2 degrees Celsius. Tuesday and Wednesday continue the trend with cloudy skies, 60 percent chances of flurries, and highs hovering near plus 1 degree Celsius. Thursday finally breaks the pattern with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much snow will Saint John get on Friday night?

Saint John will get 5 centimetres of snow on Friday evening.

Will it rain this weekend?

Yes. Saturday brings 5 millimetres of rain mixed with snow before ending in the afternoon.

How cold will it get this weekend?

Saturday night temperatures drop to minus 9 degrees Celsius, although coastal areas stay slightly warmer at minus 5 degrees Celsius.