Snow squall watches issued for P.E.I.'s Kings and Queens counties
Environment Canada says up to 20 cm could come down in localized areas
Localized snow squalls could bring 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to parts of Prince Edward Island by late Wednesday, Environment Canada said Tuesday afternoon as it issued snow squall watches for Kings and Queens counties.
A snow squall is a highly localized band of moderate to heavy snow that results from cold and brisk wind moving over relatively warm water, according to CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.
"Snowfall tends to be highly localized under these conditions, so please be prepared to adjust your driving as road conditions and visibility can deteriorate quickly where these bands of snow move onshore," he said.
Widespread heavy snow is not anticipated, Scotland said.
The Environment Canada watches say the snow squall activity will be at its height as cold westerly winds strengthen.