Heavy snowfall prompts cancellations of several rural school bus routes in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and nearby north shore communities. Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay announced the disruptions Tuesday morning around 7:00 a.m. ET, citing hazardous weather and road conditions.
Public Schools Closed Amid Storm
Several public schools remain shuttered for the day, giving students an unexpected snow day. The affected schools include:
- Crestview Public School
- Five Mile Public School
- Gorham and Ware Community School
- Kakabeka Falls Public School
- McKenzie Public School
- Nor’wester View Public School
- Whitefish Public School
- Valley Central Public School
Thunder Bay Catholic, French Catholic, and French Public schools operate as usual.
Snowfall Warnings Issued for Region
Environment Canada released a snowfall warning Monday afternoon for Thunder Bay and areas stretching east to Nipigon, Schreiber, and Marathon. An Alberta clipper system delivers 15 to 25 centimetres of snow, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 60 kilometres per hour. Conditions should ease progressively from west to east by Tuesday evening.
A special weather statement covers surrounding regions like Kakabeka, Atikokan, Greenstone, Ignace, and White River, where 10 to 15 centimetres of accumulation is forecast.
Road Safety Advisories from Police
Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora advise extra caution on Highway 17 due to icy and snow-packed roads. Visibility drops intermittently, extending travel times. Snow removal crews actively clear routes, so motorists may meet plows and equipment. Authorities remind drivers to reduce speed and yield to snowplows and emergency vehicles.
