What Happened
Significant snowfall and strong winds have led to widespread school closures and delays across Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) and Cape Cod. Reports indicate that the storm began impacting the region on Monday afternoon, prompting weather-related alerts from Environment Canada.
Why It Matters
In P.E.I., all French and English schools, as well as several colleges, are closed today due to hazardous conditions. The storm has resulted in a snowfall warning for Kings County and winter storm warnings for Prince and Queens counties, which were lifted just after 10 a.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Cape Cod is experiencing its third consecutive snow day, with over 150,000 residents without power due to the blizzard conditions.
What’s Next
According to meteorologist Tina Simpkin, the severe weather system is expected to taper off, with winds gradually subsiding. However, another system bringing light snow is anticipated to arrive on Wednesday evening into Thursday, although it is not expected to be as severe as the current storm. Residents are advised to stay updated on local conditions and travel advisories.
