All weather warnings have ended for our region, but thanks to heavy rain ahead of a flash freeze, there are very icy road conditions reported across the region this morning.
The forecast is calling for flurries and the risk of freezing rain today, as the temperature plummets well below seasonal with a high near minus 12-14 degrees Celsius.
As a result there have been several bus cancellations. They include:
- Simcoe County North (Elmvale, Midland, Penetanguishene & Orillia) and West Zones (Collingwood, Stayner & Wasaga Beach), but schools remain open for student learning.
- All vehicles to SMCDSB schools in Parry Sound and Muskoka have also been cancelled, along with all buses to schools in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Muskoka for TLDSB. However, those schools are closed to students and remote learning will be offered to all students within the region.
- In addition, all school vehicles to St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School, Monsignor Michael O’Leary and Saint Mary Catholic Elementary Schools have been cancelled.
Meanwhile, the OPP is dealing with several crashes, including Highway 400 NB at Hwy 93 in Springwater which remains closed due to a rollover, and Highway 11 in both directions through the Utterson area.
For the latest road conditions and closures, please click here.
#Hwy400 NB at County Road 93 in Oro-Medonte remains closed due to single tractor trailer rollover into ditch spilling fuel at approx. 1:30am. No serious injuries reported. Closure expected for several hours for clean up. Please avoid area. #OrilliaOPP ^gp pic.twitter.com/VWP4nm6rYT
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) February 23, 2022
Update: #Closure #OroMedonte #Springwater #HWY400 NB remains closed at #HWY93 /Penetanguishene Rd/Simcoe Rd 9 due to a rollover collision. On-ramp remains closed. #ONHwys https://t.co/JkGMKYS8oN
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) February 23, 2022
Update: #Closure #Utterson #HWY11 SB remain closed at Stephenson Rd 8/Greer Rd due to multiple tractor trailer collisions and poor weather conditions. #ONHwys #ONStorm https://t.co/IQeJ5n6yrV
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) February 23, 2022
Update: #Closure #Utterson #HWY11 NB remain closed at Stephenson Rd 4/S Mary Lake Rd/Muskoka Rd 44 due to poor weather conditions. #ONHwys #ONStorm https://t.co/JVZeHb9Tvy
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) February 23, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022: Simcoe County – school vehicles in the North and West weather zones are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info https://t.co/ANsbXlDLo0
— SCSTC (@SCSTC_SchoolBus) February 23, 2022
Due to icy road conditions across the area, all buses to schools in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Muskoka for TLDSB have been cancelled for Wednesday, February 23. Schools are closed to students and remote learning will be offered to all students within the region. pic.twitter.com/S9KH3Dwfr7
— TLDSB (@TLDSB) February 23, 2022
**UPDATE** Busses in MUSKOKA and PARRY SOUND have also been cancelled.
School Vehicle Cancellation
All busses and vans in the NORTH and WEST zones are cancelled.Schools remain open for learning. https://t.co/i0DmPzdTYM pic.twitter.com/yF9g6gLtfZ
— SMCDSB (@SMCDSB) February 23, 2022
