A winter storm is expected to bring 20–30 centimetres of snow and strong winds to Oromocto, New Brunswick, on Monday, January 26, 2026. Environment Canada says the prolonged storm could make the commute difficult and may cause power outages across Sunbury County as wind gusts reach up to 50 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada warns snowfall rates could reach 2–4 centimetres per hour at peak, with conditions persisting through early Tuesday morning and causing low visibility and drifting snow on local streets. Local outlet 91.9 The Bend reported the snowfall follows a recent period of extreme cold; that outlet cited Environment Canada estimates of 15–25 cm for some parts of southern New Brunswick, while the agency’s warning for Oromocto and Sunbury County forecasts 20–30 cm.
Anglophone School District West (ASD-W) is monitoring conditions and will decide whether to cancel school buses or close schools for Tuesday. NB Power is on alert and preparing to respond to outages, noting that heavy, wet snow can cause branches to break and fall onto power lines in treed residential areas.
The Town of Oromocto’s Engineering & Public Works Department has mobilized its snow-clearing fleet, prioritizing main emergency routes and busier thoroughfares before moving into residential neighbourhoods. Officials remind drivers to slow down and remain alert to changing road conditions while crews work.
