New Brunswick weather: Sunny but cold on the weekend

Friday is the first day of what is expected to be a stretch of colder than normal temperatures, with highs between 9 C and 14 C, said CBC meteorologist Brennan Allen.

"All this is thanks to a building ridge of high pressure over the Maritime provinces," Allen said. "Most will see sunny skies."

Overnight, winds will be light and temperatures will drop to below20 C with the cold temperaturescontinuing into Saturday and Sunday.

"Both days will feature mostly sunny skies and freezing temperatures. It will be a great weekend to be outdoors provided you are dressed for it," Allen said.

More freezing rain possible next week

Looking forward to next week, Allen warns of a system moving in mid-week that could push out the high pressure system responsible for this stretch of cold but sunny weather.

"Details need to be resolved, however I will note that it has the potential to bring more freezing rain to the region," he said.

New Brunswick Forecast:

Northern New Brunswick

Today: It will be mainly sunny with a chance of flurries, winds from the west at 15 km/h and a high of14 C.

Tonight: Expect a few clouds with a low of27 C.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud is on the way with a high of 14 C.

Fredericton and area

Today: It will be sunny with winds from the west at 15 km/h and a high of10 C.

Tonight: Skies will be partly cloudy with light winds and a low near21 C.

Saturday: Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high near11 C.

Southern New Brunswick

Today: A sunny day is on the west with winds from the west at 20 km/h and a high of9 C,6 C on the Fundy coast.

Tonight: Expect a few clouds with a low of 20 C, 15 C along the Fundy coast.

Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud is on the way with a high near10 C.