SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - As a layer of fresh snow blanketed much of the province on Sunday, not everyone in Summerside was frustrated by the early bout of flurries.
Robert and Sandra McNeill were out walking their standard poodles along Russell Street towards Heather Moyse Heritage Park and said they would be embracing the serene and quiet landscape.
“It’s beautiful,” chimed Sandra.
They were not the only ones looking on the bright side.
Trevor Caissie and his dog Lester were out on an early morning walk along the same snow-covered street.
“We will be spending most of the day outside,” smiled Caissie at his pup wrapped in a warm coat as a snow-plow broke the silence while clearing a path.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the province on Sunday.
“Strong northwesterly winds gusting to 70 km/h are expected later today, and up to 80 tonight giving blowing snow over exposed areas,” stated Environment Canada.
A low-pressure system moving from the southeast of Cape Breton will cross Newfoundland this afternoon and evening. Rain or snow will taper to flurries over central and western P.E.I. this afternoon as the low moves away.
Islanders can expect to see additional snowfall amounts of two to four centimetres.
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