Packing for the weather
Winter
Winter temperatures are dangerous, unless you are dressed properly. Temperatures below zero degrees Celsius can freeze your ears, nose, fingers or toes before you realize it. Waiting for a bus, or walking a short distance home, can result in frostbite or freezing.
If your ears, fingers or toes freeze, you will lose them.
To survive a Canadian winter, you should wear the following clothing outside:
- A warm fleece/wool hat that covers your head and ears.
- Fleece/wool mittens or thick warm gloves on your hands.
- A warm fleece/wool scarf around your neck that can be pulled up over your face if needed.
- Long underwear under your jeans, on lined nylon pants over top of them.
- Warm wool socks and lined winter boots.
- A warm winter coat. Preferably wind resistant.
- Warm "emergency" clothing in your car, in case it breaks down.
Spring
In the spring the temperature ranges from 8.4 to 19.5 C (47-67 F) in Saint John. Be ready for rainy and cold days but bring clothes for warm days as well. Remember to bring a light jacket to keep you warm when the temperature drops.
Fall
Saint John's fall is a beautiful season but you need to make sure you are warm enough to enjoy the scenery. Temperatures may range from 17.7 to -9.7 C (64 - 15). It is a rainy season so make sure to have a raincoat or an umbrella. Bring a warm jacket, gloves and a hat for November and December. (If you plan to stay throughout the winter semester read the first section.)
For daily weather forecasts visit the Weather Network.
