GTA bracing for significant rainfall, freezing rain; Some school buses cancelled
Posted March 23, 2022 6:06 am.
Last Updated March 23, 2022 11:03 am.
A special weather statement continues for the GTA on Wednesday with significant rainfall expected and a risk of freezing rain and wind gusts, especially for areas to the northwest of the city.
The mixed bag of precipitation is set to begin in time for the morning commute and some school boards have cancelled buses with the York District School Board cancelling all classes (see full list below).
Related: Extreme Weather Centre: School bus cancellations, traffic and transit info
Environment Canada warns drivers that freezing rain could lead to icy surfaces and rainfall amounts up to 20mm could result in ponding and pooling in some spots.
“Freezing rain is possible beginning Wednesday morning, however it is likely to mainly affect areas north of highway 401,” reads the statement from the weather agency. “Areas near the shores of Lake Ontario are likely to remain above the freezing mark, and as a result should receive only rain.”
Lots of alerts in sOn this Wed morning! #Toronto Miss-Brampton, sDurham Region mainly rain/wind/risk of freezing rain event. To NW-HaltonHills, Milton freezing rain with 4-8mm ice. Hamilton 1-4mm ice. Oakville/Burlington 15-25mm rain. All others mixed precip/strong wind
— Jill Taylor (@JillTaylorCity) March 23, 2022
Temperatures are expected to rise by the afternoon, ending the freezing rain risk.
Areas to the west of the city like Halton Hills, Milton and Hamilton are under a freezing rain warning and colder areas away from the lake could see ice accretion of up to 8mm.
The CityNews 680 guaranteed high for Wednesday is 5 C.
Peter Kimbell from Environment Canada tells CityNews the eagerly anticipated springtime warmup likely won’t arrive until April.
“Cold air will be plunging over Southern Ontario on the weekend,” Kimbell says. “We’ll be in for some cold weather next week. We will get some warmer temperatures but probably not until next month.”
In the meantime, he says we can take solace in the fact that the heavy dumpings of snow appear to be behind us.
Related:
GTA school bus cancellations for Wednesday
The York Region District School Board says they will be cancelling all buses and schools will be closed for the day.
Due to inclement weather, transportation services are cancelled and all schools and board locations are closed to students today, Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
PARENTS Do NOT send your child to school today. More info: https://t.co/dgh4P0TlR1 #OnStorm
— York Region DSB (@YRDSB) March 23, 2022
The York catholic board is cancelling buses but schools will stay open.
Please be advised that school transportation services are cancelled today due to inclement weather. All @YCDSB schools are open. Parents are encouraged to check their email for more information.
— York Catholic District School Board (@YCDSB) March 23, 2022
Peel Region Zone 3 (Caledon) and Halton Region Zone 3 (Halton Hills) buses are cancelled but school remains open.
Due to the weather, buses are cancelled in Caledon Zone 3. Schools are open to students & staff. Students enrolled in in-person learning should attend schools.
There's NOT a switch to remote learning for in-person students. Find your school & Zone here: https://t.co/NvylAXcHK3 pic.twitter.com/va3Vb7mcPb— Peel District School Board (@PeelSchools) March 23, 2022
Buses to St. Andrew, St. Peter, St. Benedict and Robert F. Hall, and buses in STOPR ZONE 3 are cancelled today.
ALL DPCDSB schools remain open to students and staff. pic.twitter.com/L0NfHzVz5f
— Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (@DPCDSBSchools) March 23, 2022
Wed. March 23: All schools open. School buses cancelled for Zone 3 only. Be advised that it may be necessary to combine classes. Parents who keep their children at home when schools are open, MUST report this absence before the school day starts. More at https://t.co/KrqhA81V2D. pic.twitter.com/CEHgF6VVOI
— HDSB (@HaltonDSB) March 23, 2022
Wed., March 23, 2022: ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is ???????????????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ????! ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? and buses are running in Zones 1&2! Check HSTS for bus delays in Zones 1&2: https://t.co/9jN8WIPbJa pic.twitter.com/fGw6lDQJW5
— Halton Catholic DSB (@HCDSB) March 23, 2022
