After a very windy October day, the good news is the wind will be letting up in the Maritimes Tuesday night. As the wind becomes lighter and temperatures fall towards zero in western New Brunswick there will be a risk of frost. A developing southwest wind will return the Maritimes to milder temperatures on Thursday. Wind easing Peak wind gusts recorded in the Maritimes Tuesday included Bathurst Airport in New Brunswick at 78 km/h, Nova Scotia’s St. Paul Island at 94 km/h, and North Cape, P.E.I. at 95 km/h. The high wind resulted in the cancellation of ferry routes in the Maritimes and a scattering of power outages in all three provinces. More leaves were blown off trees, though they remain far from bare. The wind will ease through Tuesday evening and night. The last area to come down from gusts near or above 80 km/h will be the Cape Breton Highlands. There the wind will begin to really ease after midnight. Frost Advisories Frost Advisories are in effect in New Brunswick for Madawaska County, western Restigouche County, Victoria County, the Mount Carleton – Renous Highway area, and Carleton County. A clear sky, the easing wind, and lows forecast to fall into a range of -2 to +2 giving a risk of frost. Gardeners in areas under the advisory, who have any of the following out tonight, could be at risk of having their plants damaged: Covering plants up or bringing them inside will reduce the risk of them being damaged. Temperature climb Daytime high temperatures on Wednesday will be seasonable for early October in the Maritimes. Most communities can expect to reach the low-to-mid teens in the afternoon. On Thursday, a blustery southwest wind develops. The southwest wind returning milder air up the eastern seaboard. Daytime highs on Thursday could be similar to what we had this past weekend, reaching the mid-to-high teens. A few communities could touch on 20. Scattered showers are expected in New Brunswick on Thursday with some showers possible in both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island late afternoon and evening.
