Spring storm could bring up to 30 cm of heavy snow and rain mix
Snow is expected to begin Thursday morning
Spring is taking its time this year with heavy snow and rain in the forecast for Thursday morning that could extend into Sunday afternoon.
A storm system is making its way from west to east and could dump 10-25 centimetres of snow over the coming days, with up to 30 centimetres in northeast New Brunswick.
The snow is expected to be wet and heavy, according to Environment Canada and combined with wind gusts coming from the east, could lead to tree branches breaking and damage to power lines.
The rain is expected to mix with snow at times along southern areas, such as the Fundy coast.
Environment Canada warns the storm will likely affect traffic and to expect travel delays.
CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin said in low-lying areas, where the temperatures may hold at 0 C, expect 5-10 centimetres of mostly snow by Thursday afternoon.
"But in places like Fredericton, those temperatures are going to rise near or above freezing during the day, so it will be snow mixed with rain just to make it heavier," Simpkin said.
"Just for fun because it's April, why not?"
This weather is expected to clear by Sunday afternoon at the latest, with potentially clear skies for the eclipse on Monday.
Some people aren't worried about the springtime storm.
Christine Burt said she has the essentials ready to wait this one out.
"I'll make sure I have my winter boots, my shovel handy, you know? And I just stay inside," Burt said.
Though she is putting her plans to garden on hold for the weekend, she jokes the weather will change before you know it.
"This is the Maritimes, right? They say just wait a few minutes."
"Welcome to Canada," Mitchell O'Grady said. When it comes to spring, he said this kind of weather happens all the time.
"Canada has ... unpredictable weather," he said. "I don't believe that groundhog whatsoever."
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