P.E.I. storm: snow day for some, shovelling for others

Islanders tweet photos of snow day during storm

Image | P.E.I. Storm, Jan. 13, 2016

Caption: The view from Maple Street in O'Leary, P.E.I. was described as 'not nice.' (Submitted by BeerBanditPEI)

P.E.I. was hit with snow, strong winds and limited visibility in the morning — forcing many people to stay home from school and work for a snow day.
Many Islanders tweeted photos of themselves staying warm indoors.

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Those with dogs or livestock to take care of didn't have the same luxury.

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Caption: Denise Jackson in Orwell Cove sent us this photo of her dog Jack in the snow. (Submitted by Denise Jackson)

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The weather warnings lifted in many parts of the province — letting people take advantage of the fresh snow.

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Of course, not everyone got the day off — including us here at CBC.

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And volunteers with the Salvation Army.

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Really — compared to last year — what is a little bit of snow to shovel?

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