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P.E.I.'s first storm of 2018

CBC News | Posted: January 4, 2018 10:17 PM | Last Updated: January 4, 2018

Scenes from around the Island as high winds and snow blanketed the province

Image | Charlottetown storm Jan. 4, 2018

Caption: Pedestrians had high winds and blowing snow to contend with on Thursday afternoon as many public services closed early for the day. (Brian Higgins/CBC)

The year's first storm hit Prince Edward Island on Thursday and the severe weather forced the closure of many public services and businesses.
Here are some scenes from around the Island.

Image | Charlottetown storm

Caption: (Brian Higgins/CBC)

Image | Charlottetown storm Jan. 4, 2018

Caption: Snow plows were kept busy on Thursday as P.E.I. was expected to get upward of 20 cm of snow. (Brian Higgins/CBC)

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Image | Charlottetown storm Jan. 4, 2018

Caption: Charlottetown is viewed from the Hillsborough Bridge on Jan. 4, 2018. (Sally Pitt/CBC)

Image | Charlottetown storm Jan. 4, 2018

Caption: Just after 4:30 p.m., RCMP advised Islanders to stay off the roads. (Sally Pitt/CBC)

Image | Charlottetown storm Jan. 4, 2018

Caption: Side roads were quite icy on Thursday afternoon as the storm hit the Island. (Sally Pitt/CBC)

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