Active AlertsHopefield, PE

Significant snowfall and strong winds are possible over the eastern half of PEI.

Time span: beginning Sunday evening and ending Monday night.

Potential snowfall: 5 to 15 cm, possibly higher over easternmost regions of Kings County.

Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.

Impacts: Travel conditions will gradually deteriorate Sunday evening due to accumulating snow, strengthening winds and blowing snow.

Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most hazardous conditions.

Local utility outages are possible due to heavy snow and strong winds.

Ensure snow removal equipment (e.g. shovels or blowers) and supplies are prepared in advance of the storm.

Remarks: Latest overnight computer guidance has shifted, possibly reducing the amount of snow expected in some areas considerably. However, this could be a temporary trend and even a slight shift back would still bring a highly impactful snow storm for the above areas. The system is just now in the early stage of development and its evolution will be very closely monitored.

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