Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Prince County, including Summerside, as a storm system moves into the region on Friday, April 3, 2026. Residents should prepare for changing conditions that are expected to make roads and walkways icy and hazardous.
The weather system is forecast to bring 10 to 15 centimetres of snow early Friday morning, which will transition into ice pellets by the afternoon. This will be followed by four to eight hours of freezing rain starting this evening and continuing until early Saturday morning. While some areas may see the freezing rain change to regular rain overnight, the Environment Canada forecast indicates that northern parts of Prince County could experience persistent freezing rain until the system clears on Saturday.
As of 6:00 AM ADT, the temperature in Summerside was -2.0 C with wind chills reaching -6. Due to the risk of injury from slips and falls on icy surfaces, officials are advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel this evening. The public can monitor local conditions and updates from the PEI Storm Chaser for further information.
This weather event follows similar conditions earlier this week. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, wintry weather led to province-wide school closures and left more than 3,600 customers without electricity, according to Maritime Electric. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution as they navigate the area while the cleanup and ice accumulation process continues.
