Schools closed as P.E.I. braces for winter storm
Schools closed as P.E.I. braces for winter storm
Public schools across P.E.I. are closed for the day as the province braces for a winter storm on Tuesday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada maintained its winter storm warning for Prince Edward Island as snow began to fall across the province early Tuesday morning.
- For cancellations and closures, check CBC P.E.I.'s Storm Centre
UPEI has delayed opening until 10 a.m. while Holland College campuses are closed.
CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland expects most of the P.E.I. to see somewhere between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow throughout the day with Kings County getting the brunt of Tuesday's weather.
Though it's "not a major snow storm" for the Island, Scotland said, the big concern has to do with the winds.
Northeasterly winds of up to 70 km/h will whip the snow across the province, leading to low visibility on the roads and make travel difficult for drivers, according to the national weather service.
"As the winds increase today, blowing snow will cause significant reductions in visibility, causing hazardous driving conditions through the day today and into tonight," Environment Canada said.
"Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow."
Exams rescheduled to tomorrow
As a result of the school closures, high school exams that were scheduled to be written today at Montague, Souris, Colonel Gray, Charlottetown Rural, Bluefield, Kinkora and Westisle will be written tomorrow.
The professional development day scheduled for elementary, intermediate, and consolidated schools will remain on for tomorrow.
The Confederation Bridge's wind warning is still in effect, which may result in traffic restrictions for most of the day.
As of 6:15 a.m., the Charlottetown Airport's early-morning flights are on time, although the 9:15 a.m. to Halifax has been delayed, as has the arriving 8:57 a.m. flight from Halifax.
Health PEI has asked Islanders to call ahead to confirm or cancel their appointments on days when there is inclement weather.
Source :- www.cbc.ca