Prince County rainfall warning added to wind warning for all of P.E.I.
The weather forecast for P.E.I. Wednesday night and Thursday is going from bad to worse.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Prince County, in addition to a wind warning for the whole province.
Wednesday started out with unseasonably warm temperatures, while wind started picking up in the early afternoon and rain showers began to fall.
CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland said that rain will get steadier as the evening goes on, and a brisk southerly wind will continue to increase with peak gusts of 70 to 90-plus km/h possible Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
This graphic shows what the temperature will be doing on P.E.I. Wednesday and Thursday. (Jay Scotland/CBC)
"Wet and very windy weather ahead for tonight through Thursday morning. Falling temperatures, icy surfaces and blowing snow for Thursday afternoon and evening — yes, an approaching cold front will indeed have an impact on travel conditions here on P.E.I.," Scotland said.
Given the wind conditions, Confederation Bridge is warning that traffic restrictions could be in place Wednesday afternoon, continuing until 10 a.m. Thursday.
Between 10 and 25 millimetres of rain is possible from now until Thursday morning.
Quick freeze
A sharp cold front from west to east will see rain transition to snow by mid-morning through early afternoon on Thursday.
"Roads and sidewalks may become slippery as wet surfaces begin to freeze thanks to a gusty and cool westerly wind that will see temperatures plummet through the second half of the day," Scotland said.
Sidewalks could be difficult to navigate by midday Thursday. (Erik White/CBC)
"Blowing snow is also a concern Thursday afternoon and evening with a trace to over 5 centimetres of accumulation possible by Thursday night for most areas."
He said P.E.I. may see heavier amounts near the North Shore due to onshore flurries.
