Summerside residents can expect a shift toward spring weather this week as temperatures climb following a stormy Easter long weekend. After a cold and wintry Sunday, the region is set to see a steady warming trend that will bring relief from the recent ice and snow.
The Easter weekend brought difficult conditions to Prince Edward Island, with Environment Canada issuing freezing rain warnings across the province. A second storm system moved through the region on Sunday, April 5, 2026, creating messy conditions including snow and ice that caused potential travel disruptions. As of Sunday morning, temperatures in Summerside were hovering at -1°C, with a wind chill making it feel closer to -7°C.
According to the latest forecast from The Weather Network, the cold snap will begin to break mid-week. While temperatures are expected to stay near 0°C on Wednesday, they will climb to 7°C by Thursday and reach a high of 12°C by Friday, April 10, under a mix of sun and cloud. This upcoming warmth is a welcome change from the typical early April conditions in the area, which usually see highs of around 5°C.
Looking further ahead, The Old Farmer’s Almanac expects a warmer-than-normal spring for the province. Forecasters generally anticipate a typical season for the region, characterized by shifting temperatures and an active storm track through the coming weeks.
