Weather – Mixed precipitation expected today, tonight
Approaching storm to give mixed precipitation Tuesday and Tuesday night.
A developing low pressure system affecting P.E.I. began Monday night around midnight.
Five to 10 centimetres of snowfall is forecast for Prince County and lower amounts further to the east.
Total rainfall accumulations near 25 millimetres are expected today and tonight, although it is possible that higher amounts may fall in localized areas.
The rain is expected to change to flurries early Wednesday morning as cold westerly winds move into the region and temperatures quickly fall below freezing.
Driving conditions may become icy as the cold air and flurries move in.
For weather updates throughout the day, check in with SaltWire Network’s chief meteorologist Cindy Day by visiting Weather by Day.
Traffic advisories:
- The traffic lights at the intersection of Sandstone Road and Capital Drive will be turned off between 6 and 8 a.m. to allow Maritime Electric to replace a transformer. Drivers are reminded to treat intersections with traffic lights turned off as a 4-way stop.
- 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 – Traffic Running Smoothly
Confederation Bridge is currently open to all traffic.
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.
