Environment Canada says it may never be as warm in our lifetimes as it was in March 2012 in Greater Moncton and much of New Brunswick. Weather records for the region date back to 1871. The average monthly temperature in… Read More ›
Month: March 2012
Cold lingers in NB
We were definitely spoiled last week in Southeast New Brunswick. Not only did it feel like spring, it felt like summer with temperatures hitting all-time March records in the high 20’s Celsius – the likes of which we will probably… Read More ›
Winter makes surprise return
After record breaking summer-like heat last week, winter has made a reappearance in Southeast New Brunswick. About 5 cm of snow fell in Greater Moncton today and it was whipped around by stong winds gusting to 55 km/h making it… Read More ›
Perth-Andover devastated by flood
Flood waters have receded in Perth-Andover (pop. 1800) leaving behind a mess of mud and ice chunks in this village along the St. John River. Inspectors are surveying the damage and are determining which homes and businesses are safe. Some of… Read More ›
Flooding in western New Brunswick
The record-breaking warmth and rapid snowmelt has contributed to flooding along the banks of the St. John River this weekend. The community of Perth-Andover (pop. 1800) and Tobique First Nation have been hardest hit where ice jams and water have… Read More ›
Beach weather in March!
It seems hard to believe, but dozens of sun seekers hit Parlee Beach yesterday (22 March) and some even jumped in the water! Keep in mind that patches of ice are still floating in the Northumberland Strait! But with the… Read More ›
Warmest March temps ever in New Brunswick!
Environment Canada says March in New Brunswick has never been warmer. Temperatures have soared into the mid-20’s Celsius this week smashing records that date back to the 1870’s. Meteorologist Claude Cote says the heat is coming from the American South…. Read More ›
NB record highs smashed!
Temperature records across New Brunswick were not just broken today – they were smashed! Environment Canada says the current “heat wave” has recorded the highest readings ever in March in many areas. At least ten communities in the province broke… Read More ›
Here comes spring!
It wasn’t a typical winter in New Brunswick by any means – far less snow and warmer than average temperatures – but it’s still nice to welcome spring! The vernal equinox officially arrived at 2:14 am ADT. Day and night… Read More ›
NB record highs
Spring may still be a couple days away but it felt almost summer-like in parts of New Brunswick today. Environment Canada indicates the Greater Moncton Airport reached 15.5 C today which beats the old record of 11.7 C from 1943…. Read More ›
