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Prince Edward Island was blanketed with snow overnight, causing delays and closures across the province Tuesday.
English and French schools are closed for the day due to weather and travel conditions.
Island Montessori Academy in Stratford and Cornwall will also be closed for the day.
All Holland College locations, as well as UPEI’s Charlottetown and St. Peter’s Bay campuses will be closed for the day.
The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital will remain open for emergencies.
Health PEI delays and closures are listed on the provincial health agency’s website. It says Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services should call ahead to confirm appointments, or notify staff if unable to make it.
All provincial civil service offices have delayed opening until 10:30 a.m., with a further announcement by 9:30 a.m.
Charlottetown City Hall and its administrative offices have also delayed opening until 10:30 a.m., with a further announcement by 9:30 a.m.
All branches of Provincial Credit Union have delayed opening until 11 a.m.
Environment Canada has issued yellow snowfall warnings in Kings and Queens counties, with a special weather statement in effect in Prince county.
Snow is expected to continue this morning before tapering off in the afternoon, according to the weather alerts.
Wind gusts are picking up moisture, keeping flurries in the forecast, said CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin.
“We still have about five to 10 cm of snow left to go, but it will be blowing snow and not as much in Prince County as the system continues to exit the region,” Simpkin said.
“The wind will slowly but surely subside throughout the evening hours.”
More to come.
