Snow Day Surprise: Halifax Shuts Down as Winter Returns in April
Hey everyone, let’s talk about what’s going on in Halifax today—it’s April 8, 2025, and believe it or not, we’ve got another round of winter weather hitting us hard enough to shut things down.
If you were planning a normal school day, especially under the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE), surprise—it’s a snow day. HRCE made the call early this morning to close all its schools across the region. The reason? A messy mix of snow and worsening road conditions that’s just too risky to ignore. According to their official statement, we’re looking at about 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected by dismissal time. And it's not just the snow—it’s also the fact that roads are set to get slick and hazardous as the day progresses.
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So if you're a student or parent in Halifax, that means no school today. It’s a day off—but for a reason we didn’t think we’d still be dealing with this far into spring. HRCE worksites will remain open, but school doors are shut.
And it’s not just Halifax. The weather is disrupting things across the province. Schools in Cumberland, Colchester, and Pictou counties under the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education are also closed. Same story with the Strait Regional, South Shore, and Annapolis Valley school districts. It's a widespread shutdown, and clearly, the storm is making its presence known.
The weather forecast for today says snow mixed with ice pellets—up to 5 cm during the day, and another 2 to 4 cm tonight. So yeah, we’re still dealing with real winter vibes in April. Hard to believe, right?
If you're planning to go out, please be cautious. Road conditions are expected to get worse as the day goes on, and with the snow piling up, visibility could drop fast. It’s a good day to stay inside if you can.
This just goes to show how unpredictable Maritime weather can be. One minute we’re pulling out our spring jackets, and the next, we’re back to boots and snow shovels. Stay safe out there, Halifax—spring will eventually get here... we hope.
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