Residents in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, are seeing a mix of high winds and unusually warm weather today, March 17, 2026. Environment Canada is forecasting south winds of 50 km/h with gusts reaching 80 km/h throughout the day.
The temperature is expected to stay near 13°C this afternoon, which is much warmer than the typical high of 2°C usually seen at this time of year. These strong winds may impact travel or outdoor holiday plans before the weather shifts later today.
By this afternoon, the wind is expected to change to the southwest at 40 km/h with gusts of 60 km/h. The national weather agency advises residents to monitor local conditions as the wind begins to decrease.
The mild conditions will not last long as temperatures are expected to drop sharply tonight. The low is forecast to reach -6°C, and there is a 30 percent chance of flurries overnight.
