Groundhog Day Storm
/Valid Monday Feb 1, 2021
It's looking unlikely that the Ground Hog will see his shadow tomorrow, as there's a winter storm on the way. So, if the groundhog sees his shadow it's 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, it's only a month and a half? haha
This system will bring a mixed bag of precipitation to New Brunswick. It's likely to get messy.
Early Tuesday morning, snow will begin in the Southwest corner of the province, spreading Northeast. This snow could be heavy at times and mixed with the wind, there could be some blowing and drifting. This would reduce visibility and make driving more difficult. Snow amounts are likely to be a general 10-20cm throughout the province, with 30cm or more possible in the Northeast corner.
Through the afternoon, snow in the southeast will gradually start to switch over to ice pellets and/or a little freezing rain, as it transitions to rain. While rainfall with this system could be significant, the higher amounts (10-30mm) are possible near the Fundy shore.
Wind could also be an issue with this system. Winds are likely to be 20-40km/h with gusts from 50 to possibly 90km/h at times near the Fundy shore.
This system should be gone by early Wednesday morning.
As always, be safe and let us know what you're experiencing in your area.
Storm chip probability: 40%
~ IWNB team,
Mike & Harry
