Government offices closed for the day

Provincial government offices on P.E.I. outside of Charlottetown and West Prince are closed Friday in the wake of a winter storm.

Although snow is no longer falling on most of P.E.I., winds remain high, making blowing snow and whiteouts a factor.

Environment Canada is reporting winds of 41 km/hr with gusts up to 68 km/hr.

High winds will persist in to late afternoon.

Public schools are on a PD day, so no cancellations on that front.

However, University of Prince Edward Island andHolland College centres, except Alberton, are closed for the day.

Many businessesare operating on delays.

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CBC meteorologist Peter Coade says temperatures will be cold, falling slowly to -16 C with a cold wind chill near - 26.

Temperatures will be colder than normal into early next week, says Coade, adding, "There are indications of more snow by Tuesday or Wednesday."