High winds cancel P.E.I.-N.S. ferry crossings

With winds on P.E.I. blowing at greater than 40 km/h gusting to 70, and the forecast to stay that manner all day, Northumberland Ferries has cancelled all of Thursday’s sailings.

Confederation Bridge is warning restrictions may very well be put in place beginning at 7 a.m, and doubtlessly persevering with into mid-afternoon.

CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin stated the winds are popping out of the again finish of the climate system that introduced this week’s winter storm. The combination may embrace some gentle rain and drizzle.

That mixture requires some warning when strolling and driving, she stated, with doubtlessly slippery spots created.

“Temperatures are meandering round freezing,” stated Simpkin.

“It may very well be freezing on contact or some flurries mixing with some showers. And once more, it is going to be gentle, however very persistent.”

The weekend forecast is for a mixture of rain and snow, beginning Friday night time and persevering with by Sunday, and it may get messy, she stated.