Environment Canada has issued severe weather statements for New Brunswick, forecasting up to 15 millimetres of freezing rain starting Wednesday afternoon and warning of possible power outages, falling tree branches and icy roads.
Prolonged nasty bout of freezing rain will be widespread and may disrupt power, agency says
Ian Curran · CBC News
· Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:19 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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A map shows the ‘bullseye’ of the severe freezing rain in the Fredericton area. (Ryan Snoddon/CBC )
“Severe” freezing rain is predicted to hit some parts of New Brunswick from Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday afternoon.
The storm is classified as severe because it is expected to be “widespread, prolonged and cause significant ice accumulation,” Environment Canada says.
The southern part of the province, from St. Stephen up to Richibucto, is expected to see a maximum of 15 millimetres of freezing rain.
The north, starting just below Miramichi, is expected to get the freezing rain on top of potential snow and ice pellets up to 25 centimetres.
In a technical briefing Tuesday, Environment Canada meteorologist Eric Thomilson said Fredericton is the ”bullseye” of the significant weather.
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