Residents in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, should prepare for slippery roads and sidewalks on Monday morning following a sharp drop in temperature. According to Environment Canada, the area is expected to see a risk of freezing drizzle late on March 8, 2026, as temperatures fall below the freezing mark.
The change comes after a mild Sunday that saw a daytime high of 10°C. The city experienced about 5 mm of rainfall throughout the day, accompanied by southwest wind gusts reaching up to 50 km/h.
The weather agency expects the temperature to drop to a low of -1°C tonight. This cooling could cause the rain and meltwater on the ground to freeze over, creating hazardous conditions for anyone walking or driving in the morning.
The risk of freezing drizzle, which occurs when rain freezes upon contact with the ground, is expected to continue past midnight. Motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution on surfaces that may look wet but are actually covered in ice.
Local residents should allow for extra travel time during the morning commute to account for the potential ice buildup. This shift from rain to freezing conditions is a common weather pattern for the region during the transition to spring.
