New Brunswick took the biggest hit of the most recent winter storm, but it looks like the province lucked out this time. However, southern New Brunswick is bracing for another bout with winter.
Fredericton and Saint John remained snow-free Monday afternoon. Fredericton is only expecting a relatively light brush, by not blizzard-like conditions.
Conditions are expected to worsen overnight for other regions of the province. Police are asking motorists to stay off the road and let snow removal crews do their job.
“Unless it's an emergency situation, it's a lot safer for people to stay at home and stay off the road," said Sgt. Stephen Wilson of the Saint John Police Department.
With the second storm this month approaching, fire crews say snow accumulation around buildings is becoming more of an issue.
"If there's an exit, then the exit is there for a reason, based on the occupancy of the building, and the number of people in there” said divisional Chief Mark Wilson of the Saint John Fire Department. “If there's an exit in the building, it is required to be kept free and clear at all times"
The Fundy Rose did not venture onto the Bay of Fundy on Monday. The Digby Ferry remains tied up in Saint John until the wind dies down and the storm passes.
The winds are expected to get much stronger before the storm is over in southern New Brunswick. Power crews say they are ready for go in the event of outages.
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Mike Cameron.
