Charlottetown, PE – A fast-moving weather system is sweeping into Prince Edward Island, bringing snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility late Friday into Saturday.
Residents in Charlottetown and along major routes like Route 1 and Route 2 should prepare for slippery conditions, especially overnight. Snow and rain mix begins late Friday with wind gusts reaching 40 km/h. Travel is expected to be challenging into Saturday morning. According to Environment Canada, a 60 percent chance of rain or flurries will develop Friday evening, changing to light snow after midnight. Snowfall could total 2 cm overnight. Winds will shift northwest at 20 km/h, with gusts up to 40, dropping the wind chill to -7°C.
By Saturday, cloudy skies and daytime highs near -3°C will keep roads cold and slick. Overnight lows will dip to -9°C with cloudy conditions persisting. Sunday brings a slight break, offering a mix of sun and cloud with highs of 2°C. However, snow or rain could return Sunday night.
Looking ahead, Monday remains wet with widespread showers and highs near 9°C. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be clearer with sun-cloud mixes and daytime highs around 2°C. Winds will calm but overnight lows remain near -9°C, so icy patches could remain.
