A major freezing rain storm is about to hit the city at any moment this Wednesday, bringing dangerous conditions to the region.
According to Environment Canada, around 20 to 30 millimetres of freezing rain is expected. The storm is forecasted to last up to 24 hours, stretching from Wednesday through to Thursday morning.
The SAAQ has warned drivers to postpone all non-essential trips over the coming days and to consult Québec 511 for real-time updates on road conditions.
School Closures
The following school boards, service centres, and private schools have confirmed they will be closed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
- English Montreal School Board (EMSB)
- Lester B. Pearson School Board
- New Frontiers School Board
- Riverside School Board
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
- Centre de services scolaire (CSS): Des Affluents, des Grandes-Seigneuries, des Hautes-Rivières, de Laval, Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Marie‑Victorin, des Mille-Îles, de Montréal, des Patriotes, de la Pointe-de-l’Île, de Saint-Hyacinthe, de Sorel-Tracy, and des Trois-Lacs.
- Private Schools & Learning Centres: Abe Gold Learning Centre, Alexander von Humboldt German International School, École bilingue Notre Dame de Sion, École de Formation Hébraïque, Greaves Adventist Academy, Hebrew Foundation School, North Star Academy Laval, Peter Hall School, Summit School (all three campuses), Ratihén:te High School, Rotiwennakehte Elementary School, and Villa Maria High School.
Higher Education
The following universities and CEGEPs will also be closed on Wednesday:
- Concordia University: All in-person classes cancelled; online classes to resume as usual.
- McGill University: All classes and exams cancelled at downtown, Macdonald, and Outaouais campuses; some classes moved online.
- HEC Montréal: In-person classes cancelled; some moved online.
- Université de Montréal: In-person classes and exams cancelled.
- CEGEPs: Dawson, John Abbott, Marianopolis, Vanier, d’Ahuntsic, André-Laurendeau, de Bois-de-Boulogne, Collège Charlemagne, Gérald-Godin, Polytechnique Montréal, Rosemont, and du Vieux Montréal.
Daycares and Community Centres
The following locations have also confirmed closures:
CPEs: Les Bois Verts, Centre Communautaire Juif, Dollard, McGill, de Mon Coeur, Mont-Royal, Montreal Day Nursery, and Les Petites Cellules.
Community: Cummings Centre, Garderie Alexis Nihon, Garderie les Moments Magiques, and Garderie Vendôme.