"Problem is.. If you venture out in this storm and then need help, "HELP" might not be able to get to you right now," tweeted local RCMP from the Mountie's @RCMPPEITraffic account.
RCMP report that visibility is very poor as wind gusts up to 100 km/h blow the snow around that has been falling steadily since Monday evening. Snow is drifting across roads coupled with the whiteout conditions, making travel anywhere inadvisable.
Even though the snow has stopped and the sun is shining, blowing and drifting smow persists making travelling dangerous.
Schools across Prince Edward Island, including Holland College campuses, UPEI and Eastern College are shut for the day.
Provincial government offices are closed until noon with a further announcement by 10:30 a.m.
The Journal Pioneer business office is closed at least until 11 a.m. and delivery of the newspaper is delayed until it is safe for carriers to head out. Remember to access your e-edition at www.journalpioneer.com.
Environment Canada says up to 55 cm of snow is expected before this storm is through. The blizzard conditions are expected to abate near noon.
"If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. If you become stranded in a vehicle do not leave. The vehicle offers a form of protection from the cold," states the blizzard warning from Environment Canada. "A single person walking through the snow is harder to find than a stranded car or truck."
"Problem is.. If you venture out in this storm and then need help, "HELP" might not be able to get to you right now," tweeted local RCMP from the Mountie's @RCMPPEITraffic account.
RCMP report that visibility is very poor as wind gusts up to 100 km/h blow the snow around that has been falling steadily since Monday evening. Snow is drifting across roads coupled with the whiteout conditions, making travel anywhere inadvisable.
Even though the snow has stopped and the sun is shining, blowing and drifting smow persists making travelling dangerous.
Schools across Prince Edward Island, including Holland College campuses, UPEI and Eastern College are shut for the day.
Provincial government offices are closed until noon with a further announcement by 10:30 a.m.
The Journal Pioneer business office is closed at least until 11 a.m. and delivery of the newspaper is delayed until it is safe for carriers to head out. Remember to access your e-edition at www.journalpioneer.com.
Environment Canada says up to 55 cm of snow is expected before this storm is through. The blizzard conditions are expected to abate near noon.
"If you do travel and become lost, remain where you are until the blizzard has passed. If you become stranded in a vehicle do not leave. The vehicle offers a form of protection from the cold," states the blizzard warning from Environment Canada. "A single person walking through the snow is harder to find than a stranded car or truck."
