Snowy Conditions Force School Closures in Southern N.B.
Heavy snowfall has prompted widespread school closures across southern New Brunswick on Monday. The snow began falling on Sunday and is expected to continue into Tuesday morning.
School Closures Across New Brunswick
All schools in the following districts are closed:
- Anglophone South
- Anglophone East
- Francophone South
In Anglophone West, most schools are closed except for those in weather zones one and two, covering Edmundston, Grand Falls, Plaster Rock, and Perth-Andover. Anglophone North has closed specific schools, including:
- Bonar Law Memorial School
- Eleanor W. Graham Middle School
- Harcourt School
- Rexton Elementary School
Weather Warnings and Forecast
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the southeast, southwest, and Fredericton areas. The warning indicates a potential accumulation of:
- 20 to 30 centimetres of snow in southeastern regions
- 10 to 20 centimetres in central New Brunswick, particularly in Carleton and Kent counties
There are also strong wind gusts expected, which may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions.
Travel Advisories
Felicia Murphy from Atkins Realis, which manages the Trans-Canada Highway maintenance, reported that the highway from Grand Falls to Longs Creek is snow-covered. She warns that rapid and heavy snowfall may lead to whiteout conditions.
Travel is not advised from St. Stephen to Saint John due to extensive drifting snow. The New Brunswick 511 road condition report notes that most highways are either snow-covered or partially snow-covered. Specific roads experiencing difficulties include:
- Highway 10 from Fredericton to Chipman, with drifting snow reported
- Highway 15 from Moncton to Shediac, where icy patches are present
Drivers are urged to exercise caution and consider postponing travel until conditions improve.
