Snowstorm Shuts Down Schools as Dangerous Winter Weather Sweeps Ontario
Good day and we begin with breaking winter weather news that’s already changing plans for thousands of families across Ontario.
A powerful snowstorm has moved into parts of southwestern Ontario overnight, bringing heavy snowfall, icy roads and bitter cold and as a result, schools across the Waterloo Region are closed today. Both the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and the Waterloo Region District School Board made the call early this morning, putting student safety first as conditions rapidly deteriorated.
This storm didn’t arrive quietly. Weather systems pushing in from the west dropped steady snow through the night and in some areas, totals are expected to reach between 10 and 20 centimetres before things finally ease later today. Along with that snow came plunging temperatures and sharp wind chills, creating dangerous travel conditions during the morning commute.
Local meteorologists warned that visibility would be reduced, roads would become snow-packed and black ice could develop quickly, especially on residential streets that aren’t regularly salted. That’s exactly what drivers woke up to. Slippery intersections, slow-moving traffic and multiple road closures have already been reported across the region.
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Cities like Cambridge declared official snow events, which means parking bans are now in effect and snow-clearing crews are working around the clock. Officials are reminding residents that sidewalks may take up to 36 hours to be fully cleared once the snowfall ends.
For parents, today’s closures mean sudden changes. Childcare plans are being reshuffled, work-from-home decisions are being made on the fly and students are logging an unexpected snow day in the middle of the week. Colleges and universities are also monitoring conditions closely, as public transit delays continue to ripple through the region.
Beyond today, the bigger concern is what comes next. The cold air behind this system is expected to linger, locking in icy conditions even after the snow stops falling. That means refreezing overnight, tougher morning commutes and the possibility of more disruptions if roads don’t improve.
Officials are urging everyone to slow down, avoid unnecessary travel and keep an eye on local updates, especially families waiting to see if more closures or delays are announced.
Winter has made its presence very clear today and while the snow may look calm from a window, the risks outside are real.
We’ll continue tracking the conditions and bring you the latest updates as they develop. For now, stay safe, stay warm and take it slow out there.
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