Environment Canada has ended its cold warning for much of New Brunswick.
Significant snowfall is still expected as a weather system moves across the southern and eastern parts of the province.
Cold warning lifted
The yellow‑level cold warning that had been in place in areas across New Brunswick ended Sunday afternoon.
Environment Canada said extreme cold conditions are no longer expected for regions including Fredericton, Saint John, St. Stephen, Moncton, Kent County, Grand Manan, Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park.
Wind chills had reached between -30 and -40 degrees Celsius earlier in the weekend before conditions began to moderate.
Municipalities and community groups had opened warming centres during the cold warning, and many advised residents to check local updates for operating hours as temperatures improve.
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Snowfall warnings continue across southern New Brunswick
Snowfall warnings remain in effect for a wide stretch of southern New Brunswick, including Saint John, St. Stephen, Grand Manan, Fredericton, Oromocto, Sussex, Moncton and Fundy National Park.
Environment Canada expects 15 to 25 centimetres of snow from Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
Winds on Monday may create blowing snow and reduced visibility, and the agency noted that snow should taper off by early Tuesday.
Environment Canada advised that accumulating snow could make roads and walkways difficult to navigate and urged people to prepare for changing travel conditions.
Special weather statements remain for the eastern parts
A special weather statement remains in effect for Kent County, and another remains in effect for Kouchibouguac National Park.
Environment Canada said 15 to 25 centimetres of snow is still possible for central and eastern regions, depending on the storm’s track.
The agency noted that a slight northward shift could increase snowfall amounts.
Environment Canada added that snow accumulation may slow travel and encouraged people to plan ahead in case schools or activities are cancelled.
