Tuesday (Dec 2): Cloudy early; light snow this afternoon — expect a coating up to about 1 cm. High ~1 °C (34 °F), low ~0 °C (31 °F).
Wednesday (Dec 3): Wet snow in the morning, with more snow during the day — total accumulation 5–10 cm expected. It’ll be cloudy and breezy. High ~2 °C (35 °F), low ~–6 °C (21 °F).
Thursday (Dec 4): Light snow in the afternoon — expect a light dusting, around 1 cm. High ~4 °C (39 °F), overnight low could dip quite a bit to ~–17 °C (1 °F).
RCMP is asking for the public’s help after an arson in Shediac, New Brunswick. Officials are looking for information related to the fire. RCMP
An arrest warrant has been issued for one of five people charged with conspiring to commit murder. The case involves alleged conspiracy tied to a 2019 homicide in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Court proceedings are underway. Global News
Energy and Utilities Board cancels a gas-price cut promised by the provincial government, sparking criticism. The rollback affects gas prices, despite earlier government plans to reduce costs. Global News+2Country 94+2
City of Saint John officially announces completion of the $7.1 million upgrade to the Lancaster wastewater treatment facility. The update affects the city’s west-side — good news for local water infrastructure. Country 94+1
Southern New Brunswick is bracing for its first major snowfall of the season — up to 20 cm expected in some areas. Residents are being warned to prepare for winter conditions. Country 94+1
November 30 is Computer Security Day. The unofficial holiday encourages people to secure their computers and their personal information.
Computers, electronic devices, and smart phones have made our lives easier by making communication faster, more convenient and more efficient. At the same time, they have created many privacy and security issues. The holiday reminds people to stay on top of their computer security and to take steps to make their personal information and data secure.
…that the first known computer virus was called the Creeper Virus? The virus affected the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or ARPANET, the precursor to today’s internet.
Today
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34°
19°
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Mostly cloudy and colder; breezy this afternoon
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Sunday
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37°
35°
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Some sun, then turning cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Monday
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42°
11°
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Breezy with variable cloudiness
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Tuesday
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33°
31°
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Cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Wednesday
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33°
19°
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Wet snow in the morning, accumulating 2-4 cm; cloudy and breezy; storm total snowfall 5-10 cm
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Thursday
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26°
3°
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Cold with a blend of sun and clouds
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Friday
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21°
17°
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Very cold with considerable clouds; intermittent snow and flurries in the afternoon
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Good question. Yes — there can be snow in Saint John, New Brunswick (and more broadly in New Brunswick) before Christmas. Here’s how it usually works there, with what recent forecasts and historical data tell us:
On average, December is one of the snowiest months in New Brunswick winters.
Historically, the snow season often begins in November or early December, depending on the year and region.
In southern NB (including Saint John), snowfall in December is typical — the average December snowfall for Saint John is around 40 cm (about 15.6 inches) in many years.
Looking at the forecast for Saint John right now:
Snow (or flurries / wet snow) is expected early December in a few spells, with some accumulation (2–4 cm in one forecasted event).
Over the next several days there are intermittent chances of snow, sleet or snow/rain mix.
So as of late November — early December — there is a real possibility of snowfall, and snow accumulating on the ground could happen.
Snow in November or early December doesn’t always stick: especially along the coast or in milder winters, snow may fall but then melt or turn to rain.
In some recent winters, southern NB (including places like Saint John) has seen below-average snowfall and warmer temperatures, delaying or reducing snow accumulation.
There certainly is a decent chance of snow before Christmas this year, especially if temperatures stay cold and the forecasted snow or snow/rain events hold. Whether it turns into a “white Christmas” (snow-covered ground on December 25) depends on whether the snow accumulates and stays — which depends a lot on temperature, upcoming storms, and freeze/thaw cycles.
