Winter storm closes schools, government offices on P.E.I.
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Island children are getting a long weekend, thanks to Mother Nature.
Both the Public Schools Branch and the French Language School Board cancelled school early Friday. UPEI and Holland College also cancelled on-campus classes for the day.
The provincial government has closed all of its offices for the day.
Islanders can expect a pile of snow, along with ice pellets, through Friday and until Saturday morning. Environment Canada is forecasting total amounts between 25 and 45 centimetres, with more expected in Prince county.
The southern areas of Queens and Kings counties will see more ice pellets mixing with the snow, starting early Friday. That will mean less snow in those areas.
Wind won't be as high as in previous winter storms this year. It will come from the northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h Friday morning.
"It may not be as windy as our last few storms, but this slow moving frontal boundary is more than making up for that with heavy precipitation," said CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.
"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow," said the Environment Canada warning. "Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas."
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