As a result of the extensive storm, all schools in New Brunswick have been closed.

Later Wednesday, the snow will give way to rain.

Snow is expected to fall in New Brunswick on Wednesday, causing havoc.

All school districts have been shuttered due to the storm, while several universities and institutions have remained closed or have postponed opening.

Travel on the Trans-Canada Highway from Saint-Jacques in the northwest to Jemseg east of Fredericton is not encouraged, according to the RCMP.

Saint John police issued a tweet shortly after 8 a.m., advising people to avoid Foster Thurston Drive due to icy conditions and a single-vehicle incident with no injuries. According to the article, three collisions have been recorded throughout the city. 

According to CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin, the snow in southern New Brunswick will shift to rain later Wednesday morning. She predicts that the changeover from snow to rain will have the strongest winds.

Ice pellets and freezing showers are likely during the transition.

Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for the northern half of New Brunswick, as well as a storm surge warning for Campbellton and eastern Restigouche.

Snow, wind, and rain warnings have been issued in the southern and central regions.