The ongoing ice storm in Quebec has led to significant disruptions, particularly in educational institutions. On March 12, 2026, several schools across various regions announced closures due to hazardous conditions caused by ice accumulation. The inclement weather continues to affect communities, prompting some educational services to extend their closures.
School Closures Across Quebec
Many school boards have taken precautionary measures to ensure student safety. Here’s an overview of the closures by region:
Greater Montreal
- The Montreal School Service Centre reported that schools were open, except for specific institutions affected by power outages.
- Institutions closed include Écoles De L’Étincelle and Lambert-Closse.
- The Pointe-de-l’Île School Service Centre closed several schools, including Victor-Lavigne and Saint-Marcel.
Quebec City
- In the Quebec City area, all schools under the Navigateurs Service Centre were closed due to dangerous road conditions.
Lanaudière and Montérégie
- The Samares School Service Centre closed all facilities in Lanaudière.
- In Montérégie, the Hautes-Rivières Service Centre reported closures for schools affected by power outages.
Other Regions
- In the Centre-du-Québec, CSS des Appalaches and CSS de la Riveraine closed all their establishments.
- In Chaudière-Appalaches, classes were suspended across several service centres.
- CSS Portneuf and CSS de la Capitale also announced closures due to hazardous road conditions.
Impact of the Ice Storm
The ice storm has resulted in approximately 200,000 households being without electricity across the province, with regions like Montérégie facing the most significant impact. Schools and daycares continue to navigate these challenges, adapting operations as needed.
El-Balad will keep track of the evolving situation and provide updates on affected areas and school operations as conditions change.
