HRM Schools Shut Down as Powerful Winter Storm Paralyzes Nova Scotia
A powerful winter storm has brought daily life in Halifax Regional Municipality to a sudden halt and for thousands of families, that disruption begins with closed schools and campuses across the region.
Heavy snow, brutal cold and strong winds have combined into a system that officials say is simply too dangerous to ignore. As a result, every public school under the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is closed, along with multiple regional school boards across Nova Scotia. French-language schools are also shut, leaving classrooms empty for a second straight week shaped by extreme winter weather.
This is not a routine snow day. Meteorologists warn that snowfall totals in parts of the province could reach well over 30 centimetres, with blowing snow reducing visibility to near zero at times. Add wind chills plunging far below freezing and conditions quickly become hazardous for buses, drivers and pedestrians.
Universities and colleges across Halifax are also dark today. Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s, Mount Saint Vincent, NSCAD and all Nova Scotia Community College campuses have suspended in-person operations. For students, that means cancelled classes, delayed exams and another reminder of how vulnerable campus life can be to extreme weather.
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The impact goes well beyond education. Transit services are operating on snow routes, flights in and out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport are delayed or cancelled and municipal offices are delaying openings. Provincial government buildings are closed and residents are being asked to stay off the roads unless travel is essential.
Officials say these closures are about safety first. Snow clearing crews need space to work, emergency services must move freely and power crews remain on alert after earlier cold snaps caused outages across the province. Residents who can work from home are being urged to do so, while families are once again forced to juggle childcare, work schedules and limited mobility.
This storm also highlights a growing reality for Atlantic Canada. Extreme and disruptive winter weather is becoming more frequent, putting pressure on infrastructure, schools and public services. Each closure carries economic and social costs and for vulnerable populations, including those without stable housing, severe cold can be life-threatening.
Emergency shelters are open across the Halifax area and outreach teams continue to check on people exposed to the elements. Authorities stress that these measures are critical as temperatures and wind chills remain dangerously low.
As snow continues to fall and crews work through the day, residents are urged to monitor official updates, avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for further disruptions. This situation is still unfolding and conditions could change quickly.
Stay with us for the latest developments and continue watching as we track the storm’s impact across Halifax and the rest of Atlantic Canada.
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