Messy systems bring a snowy spring start to parts of Quebec, New Brunswick

With Quebecers legally free to remove their winter tires, it’s definitely a wise idea not to do so just yet.

Even though Wednesday is the first full day of spring, wintry systems moving into eastern areas through Thursday will spoil any plans to celebrate it outdoors. Northern New Brunswick will also be impacted, with a considerable amount of snow and gusty winds.

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A swath of heavy snow and strong winds will be dragged along with the lows into eastern Quebec and northern New Brunswick. Anywhere from 15-30 cm of snowfall is expected through Friday morning, so plan ahead and brace for difficult driving conditions.

Through Friday morning: Heavy snow and blustery winds push through

The first day of spring will see the first low-pressure system bring just some scattered flurries to Quebec City and northern New Brunswick Wednesday afternoon and evening, serving as an appetizer for the next disturbance.

A clipper is then expected to develop and track in from New England, reaching parts of Eastern Canada Wednesday overnight through Thursday night, bringing widespread, windy conditions, and heavy snow for northern New Brunswick, parts of eastern Quebec and western Newfoundland.

Snow will accumulate rather quickly, so conditions will change in a hurry. If you need to be on the roads, consider shifting plans to avoid the worst of it while driving.