Grab your warmest layers. A frigid Friday morning kicks off the weekend in Saint John, with current temperatures sitting around -18°C and a biting wind chill of -25. While you will need to bundle up, the weekend forecast offers a mix of bright sunshine and returning snow.

Friday: Cold and Clearing

You can expect mainly cloudy skies today with a 30 percent chance of flurries clearing up this morning. Temperatures will struggle to rise, reaching a high of just -8°C. The wind chill remains a significant factor, making it feel like -23 this morning and -15 this afternoon. Gusts from the west could reach 40 km/h.

Skies clear tonight near midnight, dropping the temperature to a low of -16°C. If you live in low-lying areas, expect it to dip even further to -21°C.

The Weekend Outlook

Saturday, January 31 looks like the best day of the weekend for outdoor activities, provided you dress for the cold. You will see sunny skies throughout the day with a high of -7°C.

Winds remain relatively light at 15 km/h, though the morning wind chill will sit at -20. The UV index is low.

Sunday, February 1 brings a shift in conditions. Clouds roll in during the day with a high of -5°C. By Sunday night, snow arrives, dropping temperatures to -8°C.

Next Week: Snow and Wind

Keep your shovel handy for Monday, February 2. The forecast calls for periods of snow accompanied by windy conditions and a high of -2°C. The weather settles down starting Tuesday, offering a mix of sun and clouds for the remainder of the week with highs ranging between -3°C and -6°C.

For the most up-to-date alerts and detailed hourly data, visit the full forecast at Environment Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold will it feel this weekend?

Saturday morning will feel like -20 with the wind chill, warming slightly to -10 in the afternoon. Sunday will see highs of -5°C before snow moves in.

When will it snow?

Snow begins Sunday night and continues into Monday, February 2, which will also bring windy conditions.

Is there any sun in the forecast?

Yes. Saturday, January 31 will be sunny. You can also expect a mix of sun and clouds from Tuesday through Thursday next week.