Several GTA boards close schools ahead of winter storm

The CityNews Extreme Weather Centre has the latest on school closures, traffic and transit info, and other cancellations

A winter storm warning blankets the GTA as a multi-day weather system is expected to cause “hazardous” travel conditions due to snow, damaging winds and extreme cold temperatures.

The rain that started Thursday night across Toronto and GTA will change into flurries as the cold front moves in, bringing with it strong southwesterly winds. Environment Canada says the plummeting temperatures could lead to a potential flash freeze.

Most GTA school boards start their holiday break as of Saturday but Thursday is the last day for schools in other boards in the region.

Here is what other boards have announced regarding school closures and other cancellations on Friday.

York

• York Region DSB – Schools closed, asynchronous learning will be available for students
• York Catholic DSB – Schools closed, asynchronous learning will be available for students. Child-care centres in schools will remain open at the operator’s discretion, while before and after care programs will be closed.

Toronto

• Toronto DSB – Schools and administrative buildings closed. Child-care centres and before and after school programs located in TDSB schools will also be closed. All in-person Continuing Education after school and evening courses are also cancelled as well.
• Toronto Catholic DSB – Schools and administrative buildings closed, teachers will post learning materials in their virtual classroom. Child-care centres and before and after school programs located in TCDSB schools will also be closed.

Peel

• Peel DSB – Schools and board buildings closed, asynchronous learning activities will be available for students. Child-care centres will also be closed.
• Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB – Holiday break starts Friday

Durham

• Durham DSB – PA/Scheduled holiday, schools closed
• Durham Catholic DSB – Schools closed and school buses cancelled in all zones

Halton

• Halton DSB – Holiday break starts Friday
• Halton Catholic DSB – Designated Holiday for students and educators, schools closed

French schools

• Conseil scolaire Viamonde – Schools, administrative offices, and daycare centres will be closed

With files from Michael Ranger of CityNews