Weather Forecast for Cape Breton Island

Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Light snow

Current Weather - Cape Breton Island: -0°C

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Light snow

Feels like -5°C

Wind

17 km/h E

Humidity

99%

Pressure

1014 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

2 km

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

High

1°C

Low

-2°C

Rain Chance

65%

Hourly Forecast

Moderate or heavy sleet 0°C
05:00
Moderate or heavy sleet 1°C
06:00
Heavy snow 1°C
07:00
Heavy snow 1°C
08:00
Heavy snow 1°C
09:00
Overcast 1°C
10:00
Overcast 1°C
11:00
Blizzard 1°C
12:00
Overcast 1°C
13:00
Overcast 1°C
14:00
Blowing snow 1°C
15:00
Overcast 1°C
16:00
Overcast 1°C
17:00
Overcast 1°C
18:00
Overcast 1°C
19:00
Overcast 0°C
20:00
Overcast 0°C
21:00
Overcast -0°C
22:00
Overcast -0°C
23:00
Dec 04

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

46 km/h

Humidity

95%

Precipitation

42 mm

UV Index

0

Visibility

4 km

Rain Chance

65%

Snow Chance

42%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

07:38 AM

Sunset

04:27 PM

Moonrise

02:59 PM

Moonset

06:03 AM

Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Moon Illumination

94%

Air Quality

PM2.5

3.5

μg/m³

PM10

5.1

μg/m³

NO₂

1.8

μg/m³

O₃

82.9

μg/m³

SO₂

1.4

μg/m³

CO

146.5

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

special weather statement in effect

Dec 2, 08:32 AM - Dec 3, 12:32 AM
Severity: Minor Urgency: Future

Snowfall and wind expected. Potential snowfall: 10 to 15 cm possibly more. Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 70 km/h. Time span: late this afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. Remarks: Highest snowfall is likely for Queens and Kings counties but may mix with rain along part of the coast. Strong winds may cause tree branches to break and damage utility lines. Consider adjusting travel plans to avoid the most adverse conditions. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm.

Event: weather Certainty: Possible Category: Met

yellow warning - snowfall - in effect

Dec 2, 07:22 PM - Dec 3, 11:22 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Future

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected. Locations: Kings County. Total snowfall: 15 to 20 cm, with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: intensifying this evening, and continuing until early Wednesday afternoon. Remarks: The snow is forecast to be heavy and fairly wet in nature. A mixture of snow and rain may occur at times along the immediate coast. ### Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to snowfall accumulations. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #PEStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Event: snowfall Certainty: Likely Category: Met