Spring storm could bring up to 30 cm of heavy snow and rain mix

Spring is taking its time this year withheavy snow and rain in the forecast for Thursday morning thatcouldextendinto Sunday afternoon.

A storm system is making its way from west to eastand could dump10-25 centimetres of snow over the coming days, with up to 30 centimetres in northeast New Brunswick.

The snow is expected to be wet and heavy, according to Environment Canadaand combined with wind gusts coming from the east, could lead to tree branches breaking and damage to power lines.

The rain is expected to mix with snow at times along southern areas, such asthe Fundy coast.

Environment Canada warns the storm will likely affect traffic and to expect travel delays.

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An early spring storm could bring as much as 30 cm of snow to the northeast. Environment Canada says it will be wet, heavy snow with gusty winds and could damage trees. Heres how New Brunswickers are feeling about it.

CBCmeteorologist Tina Simpkin saidinlow-lying areas, where the temperatures may hold at 0 C,expect 5-10 centimetres of mostly snowby Thursday afternoon.

"But in places like Fredericton, those temperatures are going to rise near or above freezing during the day, so it will be snow mixed with rain just to make it heavier," Simpkin said.

"Just for funbecause it's April, why not?"

This weather is expected to clear by Sunday afternoon at the latest, withpotentially clear skies for the eclipse on Monday.

Some people aren't worried about the springtime storm.

Christine Burt saidshe has the essentials ready to waitthis one out.

"I'll make sure I have my winter boots, my shovel handy, you know? And I just stay inside," Burt said.

Though she is putting her plans to gardenon hold for the weekend, she jokes the weather will change before you know it.

"This is the Maritimes, right? They say just wait a few minutes."

"Welcome to Canada," Mitchell O'Grady said. When it comes to spring, he saidthis kind of weather happens all the time.

"Canada has ...unpredictable weather," he said. "I don't believe that groundhog whatsoever."