Up to 40 cm of snow forecast for P.E.I. on Monday
Environment Canada issues winter storm warning for province
P.E.I. could get up to 40 centimetres of snow on Monday, Environment Canada says.
The national weather service Sunday morning issued a snowfall warning for the province, and late in the afternoon updated it to a winter storm warning.
Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.
Environment Canada said a low pressure system will approach from the southwest Sunday night and track across Nova Scotia later on Monday.
"Snow ahead of this system is expected to begin late Monday morning and intensify before changing over or mixing with ice pellets in the afternoon. Precipitation is then forecast to taper off Monday evening," the weather service said.
"Snowfall amounts of 30 to 40 cm are possible, with the highest amounts currently expected for central Prince Edward Island."
SNOWFALL WARNING in effect. Snow arrives Monday morning and falls heavily through afternoon. The warning calls for 15-25 cm which is right in line with latest guidance. Some mixing with ice pellets is possible especially over eastern areas plus 40-70 km/h southeast to east winds. <a href="https://t.co/juH7R3L7fd">pic.twitter.com/juH7R3L7fd</a>
—@JayScotlandCBC P.E.I. meteorologist Jay Scotland is advising motorists to use caution.
"My main concerns for Monday include snow covered roads and blowing/drifting snow due to strong southeast to easterly winds from 40 to 70 kilometres an hour," he said, adding that local power outages are also possible.