GTA School Boards Announce Monday Snow Day After 60 cm Snowfall
Following a significant winter storm, school boards across the Greater Toronto Area have declared a snow day for Monday. The storm, which hit Toronto on Sunday, resulted in substantial snowfall, prompting these closures.
School Closures Announced Across the GTA
Several school boards have communicated their decisions via social media. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) confirmed that all schools, administrative buildings, and educational sites would remain closed on Monday. This decision was made to facilitate ongoing snow removal efforts.
Similarly, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) announced a snow day, clarifying that both schools and board sites will not operate. In their updates, they mentioned that exams initially scheduled for Monday are now postponed to Thursday.
Other School Boards Respond
- The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board also closed all its facilities on Monday, rescheduling Monday’s exams to the designated contingency day.
- York Region District School Board declared a snow day, advising parents against sending their children to school.
- The Peel District School Board included all school-related activities in their closure announcement, such as childcare and night school programs. They stated that rescheduled exams would take place on Wednesday.
At this time, the Halton District School Board, Durham District School Board, and Durham Catholic District School Board have not confirmed if classes will be canceled on Monday.
Weather Conditions
According to Environment Canada, a winter storm warning has been issued for the region. Forecasts indicate that the Toronto area could experience snowfall between 30 and 50 centimeters, with some places, including Toronto and Mississauga, potentially receiving over 60 centimeters.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available on the weather situation and school operations.
