Saint John’s Weekend Weather Rollercoaster

Get ready for a mixed bag of weather in Saint John this weekend. You can expect a mild and rainy start, which will transition to colder temperatures and snow by Sunday. Here’s what you need to know to plan your days, based on the latest data from Environment Canada.

Friday, January 9: Mild and Rainy

Your Friday starts mainly cloudy with a high of plus 2°C, though it will feel like minus 8 this morning with the wind chill. Winds will become south at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h late this afternoon, when there is a 30 percent chance of showers.

Tonight, the clouds stick around and periods of rain will begin in the evening, bringing 5 to 10 mm of precipitation. Fog patches will develop after midnight. Unusually, the temperature will rise to 6°C by Saturday morning. Winds will remain gusty from the south, reaching up to 60 km/h along parts of the coast overnight.

Your Saint John Weekend Breakdown

Saturday, January 10

Saturday will start mild with a high of 7°C, but don’t get too comfortable. The day features a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of morning showers. Temperatures will fall to plus 3°C in the afternoon as winds shift to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40. The sky turns cloudy Saturday night, with the temperature dropping to a low of minus 3°C.

Sunday, January 11

Winter returns on Sunday with periods of snow expected throughout the day. The high will be just above freezing at plus 1°C. The precipitation continues into Sunday night with periods of snow or rain and a low of minus 4°C.

A Look at the Week Ahead

The unsettled weather continues into next week. Monday brings a 60 percent chance of flurries with a high of minus 1°C and a low of minus 9°C. Tuesday will see a mix of sun and cloud before another chance of flurries moves in overnight. Temperatures for the remainder of the week will hover near the freezing mark with chances for flurries or rain showers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the forecast for Friday night?

Periods of rain are expected Friday night, with 5 to 10 mm possible. Temperatures will rise to 6°C by morning, and south winds will be strong, with gusts up to 60 km/h along the coast.

Will Saint John get snow this weekend?

Yes, periods of snow are forecast for Sunday, with a mix of snow or rain possible Sunday night.

What is the warmest temperature expected this weekend?

The temperature is forecast to reach a high of 7°C on Saturday morning before falling through the rest of the day.