Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for all of Prince Edward Island today.
The warning, which covers all three counties, predicts snowfall amounts ranging from 15 to 30 centimetres with blowing snow and freezing rain for Saturday night.
An intense low pressure system will bring rain, snow and freezing rain. Charlottetown started seeing raindrops by late morning Saturday.
The warning said that light rain or snow will continue in the afternoon before intensifying.
A rain/snow boundary over the western part of the Island will slowly move southeastward tonight. Heavy snow can be expected north of this boundary with rain to its south. A mix of snow and rain is expected along the boundary combined with an extended period of freezing rain, which could lead to significant icing.
The strong winds associated with the storm will generate a storm surge which will combine with large tides to give higher than normal water levels. Additionally the north coast of Prince Edward Island will experience some ice rafting at the high tide near noon on Sunday as strong winds drive the ice onshore along north facing coastlines. The ice in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence should limit the development of rough and pounding surf.
Precipitation should taper to flurries Sunday morning.
Environment Canada suggested Islanders monitor weather conditions for updated statements.
