Well we celebrated the New Year and one day later on January 2nd 2010 we get hit with the first major snowstorm for 2010. This weather system brought wet heavy snow to moncton and much of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. So far this winter has been pretty mild as a result of an el nino causing warmer then normal temperatures for this time of year.

Picture of Downtown Moncton During Heavy Snowstorm Warning

So far in 2009 we have had little snow to hit Moncton but this one is a messy one. The wet heavy snow has caused power outages for Moncton and parts of Riverview. On top of power going out for many NB Power customers there was plenty of accidents and people going into the ditches on the highways. It is estimated that we could get up to 25 cm of snow including high winds, freezing rain and a mixture of rain as well. I urge all people who have to go out to drive with caution and reduce their speed. The roads are slippery and snow packed.

We’ve been lucky so far this winter season until now. What does mother nature have in store for us in 2010. Will we keep getting mild temperatures or will we get much more snow for Moncton. For all those people who love to ski they will be wishing for much more snow and colder temperatures. Myself I can’t wait till spring! Till then enjoy the snow and we’ll find out how much snow we will get soon.

It’s still snowing and we have about 15 cm down and more coming. It’s Sunday January 3rd, 2010 at about 9:30pm and and still storming after a short break today. Looks like we’ll have another messy ride to work on our Monday morning. Snow, snow and more snow hitting Moncton!