Several Montreal schools closed Wednesday due to freezing rain
Posted March 10, 2026 3:45 pm.
Last Updated March 10, 2026 5:32 pm.
With an ice storm on the way for Montreal Wednesday, some school boards have already announced closures.
The significant freezing rain event – leading to 20-30 millimetres of ice accumulation – is expected to impact Montreal and several regions of Quebec.
The freezing rain is forecasted to begin in the early hours of Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
As a result, the following have already announced closures.
English school boards
- English Montreal School Board
- Lester B. Pearson School Board
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
- New Frontiers School Board
- Riverside School Board
French school boards
- Centre de services scolaire de Montréal
- Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
- Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes
- Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île
- Centre de services scolaire de Laval
Schools
- Peter Hall School
- Summit School
Universities
- Concordia University (classes/activities cancelled, limited campus access, online classes unaffected)
- McGill University (in-person and remote classes cancelled)
Residents are being urged to avoid non-essential travel and use extreme caution when walking or driving during the storm.
Officials warn the weight of ice could cause significant damage to trees and buildings. They also say transportation delays, cancellations and prolonged power outages are likely.
Cold temperatures after the storm could also delay recovery and the return to normal services.
