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Prince Edward Islanders should prepare for poor driving conditions Wednesday morning as the first significant snowfall of the season hits the province overnight, says CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin.
A special weather statement from Environment Canada remains in effect for two counties, warning of snowfall and strong winds from late Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon.
Environment Canada added a snowfall warning for Kings County, forecasting 15 to 20 centimetres of snow to fall in that area by the end of Wednesday morning.
“We are quite confident in the snow amounts since [Tuesday] afternoon,” Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Tirone told CBC News.
“If you don’t know where your shovel is, it’s a good idea to go find it.”
Coastal areas may see a mix of snow and rain. Northeasterly wind gusts could reach 80 km/h.
Simpkin said the combination of strong winds and snowfall could make travel difficult.
“That’s going to reduce our visibilities to almost nothing on the roadways overnight tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow morning,” Simpkin told CBC’s Island Morning on Tuesday.
She added that coastal areas will see mostly rain, while snow will taper off inland from west to east by Wednesday afternoon.
Environment Canada says strong winds and heavy, wet snow could break tree branches and damage utility lines. The agency is advising Islanders to adjust their travel plans to avoid hazardous conditions.
