Environment Canada forecasts a highly variable weekend for Saint John. You will experience a mix of sunshine, significant snowfall, and rain showers over the next few days. Wrap up warmly for a cold Friday morning before preparing for a messy Saturday weather system.

Friday: Morning Chills and Afternoon Sun

Friday begins with a harsh wind chill of minus 13. You will see a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day. The forecast includes a 30 percent probability of early morning flurries. Skies clear up by the afternoon. Northwest winds blow at 30 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 50, before shifting to the west and easing slightly. Temperatures reach a high of plus 3.

Friday night brings increasing cloudiness. Flurries or rain showers begin after midnight with a low of zero. Winds shift to the southwest at 20 kilometres per hour, gusting to 40.

Saturday: Snow Accumulation and Rain

Saturday delivers the most active weather of the week. Expect 5 to 10 centimetres of snow in the morning. This snow transitions to rain or snow by late morning and wraps up in the afternoon. Southeast winds blow strongly at 30 kilometres per hour, gusting to 50. These winds become northwest near noon. The temperature hits a high of plus 3.

Cloudy skies dominate Saturday night. You will see a 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Temperatures drop to a low of minus 4.

Sunday: Calmer Skies

Sunday offers a much needed break from the precipitation. You will enjoy a mix of sun and cloud with a pleasant high of plus 5. Cloud cover increases Sunday night as temperatures dip to a low of minus 2.

The Seven Day Outlook

Rain returns to start the work week. Monday features showers and a high of 6. Periods of rain continue through Monday night and Tuesday. Tuesday sees the warmest temperature of the week with a high of 10. A sharp cold front moves in Tuesday night, bringing showers, high winds, and a steep temperature drop to a low of minus 9.

Wednesday provides a mix of sun and cloud but remains cold with a high of minus 2 and a night time low of minus 12. Thursday mirrors Wednesday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of plus 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much snow will Saint John get this Saturday?

Saint John will receive between 5 and 10 centimetres of snow on Saturday morning before the weather transitions to rain.

What is the coldest temperature expected this weekend?

The coldest part of the weekend is Friday morning, featuring a wind chill of minus 13.

Will it rain next week?

Yes. Monday and Tuesday bring continuous periods of rain and showers.