Get ready for a chilly weekend in Saint John. The latest forecast shows temperatures staying below freezing with a persistent chance of flurries, so you’ll want to keep your winter coats and boots handy. Here’s what you need to know for your weekend plans.

Friday Forecast: Dec 12

Day: The week will close out with mainly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. The wind will pick up from the west at 30 km/h with gusts reaching 50 km/h. Expect a high of minus 4°C, but the wind chill will make it feel much colder, around minus 18 in the morning and minus 12 in the afternoon.

Night: Friday night will bring partly cloudy skies with a low of minus 8°C. The wind remains brisk from the northwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50, with the wind chill dropping to near minus 17.

Weekend Outlook: Dec 13-14

The weekend continues the cold trend with periods of cloud and a chance for more snow.

Saturday

Day: Saturday offers a mix of sun and cloud, with skies expected to clear in the afternoon. The high will reach minus 2°C. The wind will be lighter from the west at 20 km/h, but the morning wind chill will be a brisk minus 14.

Night: Clouds roll back in Saturday night, bringing a 60 percent chance of flurries. The temperature will dip to a low of minus 5°C.

Sunday

Day: Expect a mix of sun and cloud again on Sunday with a high of minus 2°C.

Night: The chance of flurries returns Sunday night, with a 60 percent probability and a low of minus 8°C.

The Week Ahead

Looking into next week, the cold weather continues through Monday and Tuesday with highs of minus 7°C and minus 6°C respectively. Temperatures begin to moderate mid-week, reaching 0°C on Wednesday. By Thursday, a significant warm-up is forecast with a high of plus 5°C and a chance of showers.

All weather information and icons are sourced from Environment Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the high temperature for Friday in Saint John?

The forecast high for Friday is minus 4°C, though the wind chill will make it feel as cold as minus 18 in the morning.

Will it snow this weekend?

There is a 60 percent chance of flurries on both Saturday night and Sunday night, so light snow is possible.

What is the coldest wind chill expected?

The coldest wind chill is expected Friday morning, making it feel like minus 18.