Weather – Wind chill on a wintry Wednesday
The SaltWire Network’s chief meteorologist Cindy Day said cold temperatures and flurries are in the forecast for the region.
“Our current weather maker moves to the northeast today, leaving brisk westerly winds, cold temps, and flurries through much of the Maritimes, with accumulations possible for northern Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, western Cape Breton, and portions of eastern New Brunswick.”
Day said by Saturday, on-shore snow squalls remain for western Newfoundland, but the winds begin to shift to the southwest and to the south by Sunday as a second system approaches bringing showers and rain.
“This one will stay a bit further north and will bring more snow to Labrador and western Newfoundland.”
On Monday, yet another low approaches, bringing wind and rain over the entire region, with more snow potentially in store for parts of Atlantic Canada.
Temperatures have dropped below freezing for most of the Island as cold westerly winds move into the region. Driving conditions may become difficult as the cold air and flurries move in. A snow squall watch has been issued for eastern regions of the Island for this evening and overnight.
Alert: Snow squalls possible late today into tonight
Strong and cold westerly winds blowing over relatively warm Gulf waters will make conditions favourable for the development of snow squalls late this afternoon into this evening. Conditions will become unfavourable for snow squalls by Thursday morning as a ridge of high pressure moves over the Maritimes.
Driving conditions will become hazardous due to snow, blowing snow and high winds.
Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibilities.
For weather updates throughout the day, check in with SaltWire Network’s chief meteorologist Cindy Day by visiting Weather by Day.
Traffic advisories:
- Traffic signal upgrades will be taking place at the intersection of Euston Street, Pownal Street and Spring Park Road. At times traffic in this area will be reduced to one lane, traffic control personnel will be onsite. Drivers are reminded that when approaching an intersection where the traffic lights are off, it is to be treated as a 4-way stop. Pedestrian crossing signals and advance arrows are also being installed at this intersection as part of the upgrades.
- Brickwork is taking place on Queen Street between Water and Richmond streets resulting in some closures on the sidewalk. Half of the sidewalk in this section will be restricted.
- Sidewalk work is scheduled to take place in the following areas (for the week of Nov. 11-15): Lower Malpeque Road off of Old Moore Court.
Confederation Bridge – Wind Warning Advisory
Weather services indicate wind conditions today that may result in restrictions of traffic on the Confederation Bridge beginning at about 11 a.m. until midnight
For updates, visit confederationbridge.com.
Northumberland Ferries Limited – Schedule for Nov. 4-30
- Departures from Wood Islands: 6:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
- Departures from Caribou: 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
For more information, visit Ferries.ca.
Charlottetown Airport schedule
- Flights are on schedule at the Charlottetown Airport.
For updates, visit flypei.com.
