School Bus Cancellations Today (February 24, 2026)

A massive “Bomb Cyclone” Nor’easter that paralyzed the Eastern Seaboard yesterday is moving out, leaving behind record-breaking snow and significant hazards. While most major cities are lifting travel bans, the focus today has shifted to ice management and cleanup. In Canada, while Ontario transit is largely stable, a labor strike in the Nipissing region has stranded thousands of students, and Atlantic Canada is currently bearing the brunt of the storm’s northern edge.

• School Closings and Delays Today (March 4, 2026)
• School Calendars Today (March 4, 2026)
• School Bus & City Transit Cancellations: USA and Canada (March 4, 2026)
• Will There Be School Tomorrow? (Mar 4, 2026)
• School Closings and Delays Today (March 3, 2026)
• School Calendars Today (March 3, 2026)

USA Status Table

• Massachusetts: ~250+ districts affected, vast majority CLOSED (buses cancelled). Some 2-hour delays. Examples of closed: Abington, Acton-Boxborough, Amesbury, Arlington, Attleboro, Auburn, Barnstable, Bedford, Bellingham, Belmont, Beverly, Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Framingham, New Bedford, Newton, Plymouth, Quincy, Worcester, and many more (including vocational/tech schools like Blackstone Valley Tech—some with remote/distance learning). Delays (e.g.): Amherst, Athol-Royalston, Chicopee, Easthampton. Non-essential travel ban lifted in Bristol/Plymouth/Barnstable counties when safe; hazardous roads cited.
• New York (NYC metro, Long Island, Hudson Valley, etc.): Many CLOSED (buses cancelled), some 2-hr delays or remote. Examples closed: Baldwin UFSD, Bay Shore UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Byram Hills CSD, Central Islip UFSD, Deer Park, East Islip, East Ramapo CSD, Eastchester, Edgemont, Elmsford, Elwood, Greenburgh, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Harrison, Hauppauge, Herricks, Hewlett-Woodmere, Huntington, Island Park, Island Trees, Islip, Longwood, Manhasset, Middle Country, Miller Place, Mineola, New Rochelle, North Babylon, Northport-East Northport, Oceanside, Patchogue-Medford, Pelham, Rockville Centre, Rye Neck, Sachem CSD, Scarsdale, Shoreham-Wading River, Southold, Tuckahoe, Valley Stream districts, White Plains, Wyandanch, and many private/special (e.g., Bay Ridge Prep remote, Harvey School closed). Delays: Arlington CSD, Wappingers CSD. No transportation noted for some (e.g., Haverstraw-Stony Point).
• New Jersey: Mix of CLOSED (buses cancelled) and delays (2-hr, 90-min, etc.). Examples closed: Barnegat Twp, Bergen Co. Spec Svcs/Voc, Bergenfield, Bloomfield, Brick Twp, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Colts Neck, Dumont, Eatontown, Englewood/Englewood Cliffs, Essex Co. VSD, Hackensack, Harrison, Highland Park, Hoboken, Howell Twp, Jersey City, Linden, Little Ferry, Livingston, Lodi, Marlboro, Middletown Twp, Millburn, Monmouth Co. VSD, Moonachie, New Brunswick, Ocean Twp, Paramus, Paterson, Piscataway, Plainfield, Red Bank, Ridgefield Park, Roselle, Roseville Charter, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Secaucus, Shore RHSD, So. Bergen JCSD, So. Brunswick, South Hackensack, South Plainfield, Spring Lake Heights, Springfield, St. Joseph School, Teaneck, Tenafly, Tinton Falls, Totowa, Tuckerton, Wallington, Warren Twp, Watchung (no after-school). Delays/openings: Bedminster (2hr), Bernards Twp (2hr), Fair Lawn (90min), Franklin Lakes (2hr), Green Twp (2hr), Hanover Park (1.5hr), etc. Many more.
• Connecticut: Several CLOSED (buses cancelled). Examples: Monroe Public Schools, Norwalk SD, Ridgefield Public Schools, Shelton School District, Stratford Public Schools.
• Delaware: Multiple districts Weather Closure (closed all day, buses cancelled). Examples: Smyrna SD, Christina School District, Red Clay Consolidated, POCS, Capital School District, Lake Forest School District, Caesar Rodney School District, Sussex Technical SD (and others listed on official site).
• Pennsylvania (Philadelphia area): Not full closures everywhere; virtual/remote learning common (buses typically not operating normally). School District of Philadelphia: All schools/offices virtual, after-school/athletics cancelled. Archdiocese high schools/parochial elementaries: flexible/virtual. Many suburban districts: delays, closings, or virtual. Aftermath of nor’easter cited.

Canada Status Table

• Newfoundland and Labrador: Metro/St. John’s area schools CLOSED ALL DAY (buses cancelled) for snow removal/cleanup from recent storms. Applies to dozens of schools, including: Admiral’s Academy, Beachy Cove Elementary, Beaconsfield Junior High, Bishop Abraham/Feild, Brookside Intermediate, Brother Rice Junior High, Cape St. Francis Elementary, Compass Academy, Cowan Heights Elementary, East Point Elementary, Elizabeth Park, Frank Roberts Junior High, Gonzaga High, Goulds Elementary, Hazelwood, Holy Family (Paradise), Holy Heart of Mary, Holy Spirit High, Holy Trinity (Elementary/High), Horizon Academy, Juniper Ridge Intermediate, Larkhall Academy, Learys Brook Junior High, Macdonald Drive (Elementary/Junior High), Mary Queen of Peace/World, Morris Academy, Mount Pearl (Intermediate/Senior High), Newtown Elementary, O’Donel High, Octagon Pond Elementary, Paradise (Elementary/Intermediate), Prince of Wales Collegiate, Queen Elizabeth Regional High, Rennie’s River Elementary, Roncalli Elementary, St. Andrews/ Augustines/ Edward’s/ Francis of Assisi/ George’s/ John Bosco/ Kevin’s (High/Junior High)/ Mary’s/ Matthew’s/ Paul’s Junior High/ Peters (Junior/Primary)/ Teresa’s, Topsail Elementary, Upper Gullies Elementary, Vanier Elementary, Villanova Junior High, Waterford Valley High (Avalon region). Additional: Bayview Academy (St. George’s) closed (utilities). Status reports confirm.
• Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, etc.): Limited/specific. Nova Scotia has a new winter storm (up to 25cm snow, winds) causing some delays/cancellations in Halifax area and communities (school buses likely impacted where announced). New Brunswick: Some zones/districts (e.g., Anglophone West Zones 4+) mentioned in updates; prior day (Feb 23) had more closures (e.g., Anglophone South all closed). Check local boards. No broad province-wide bus cancellations reported for Feb 24.
• Other provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada, etc.): No significant reports. Southern Ontario: <5% chance of bus cancellations (no impactful weather). Alberta, etc.: None noted.

Road Conditions & Regional Alerts

• The “Refreeze” Factor: In the Northeast US (NY, NJ, PA), temperatures plummeted overnight. Black ice is reported on secondary roads and overpasses. Commuters should expect 15+ minute delays on surface transit.

• Buses Cancelled, Schools Open: This is the active status for several New Brunswick zones and rural North Bay/Nipissing (due to strike). If your bus is cancelled in these regions, schools remain open for students who can be safely dropped off by parents.

Safety Section: Extreme Cold Protection

With wind chills reaching dangerous levels in the storm’s wake, students waiting at stops must take precautions:

• Wait Indoors: Do not head to the bus stop until 3–5 minutes before the scheduled arrival. Use tracking apps (e.g., BusPlanner or Transit) to monitor delays.

• Cover Exposed Skin: At wind chills of -15F (-26C), frostbite can occur on exposed skin in under 30 minutes.

• Visibility: In “snow bank” conditions, wear bright colors. Drivers have reduced visibility due to salt-stained windshields and high snow piles.