School Bus Cancellations Today (January 31, 2026)

Widespread winter storms and extreme cold (with wind chills reaching $-40C some areas) have caused significant disruptions across North America on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Below is a detailed list of school bus cancellations and closures categorized by region.

🇨🇦 Canada: Regional Cancellations

In Canada, many cancellations were driven by a “Snow/Cold Day” forecast involving extreme wind chills.

Ontario

• Windsor-Essex: Buses for Essex County are cancelled for the second consecutive day. Note: Buses within the City of Windsor are operating normally. Secondary exams have been rescheduled to today (Jan 30) due to earlier disruptions.

• Durham Region: Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) reported no full zone cancellations, though 33 individual bus delays were logged as of early morning.

• Toronto (TDSB/TCDSB): Schools are Open. Buses are running, though families are warned of weather-related delays and advised to dress children for extreme cold.

• Eastern Ontario (STEO): No widespread cancellations, but several routes (e.g., Howard Bus Service, First Student Canada) are experiencing 10–30 minute delays.

• Simcoe County/Grey-Bruce: Higher risk of cancellations (approx. 50%) was forecast for the Lake Huron snowbelt (Kincardine, Meaford, and northern Huron County) due to lake-effect snow.

🇺🇸 USA: Regional Cancellations

The U.S. saw massive closures across the Midwest and South due to “Winter Storm Fern,” which left roads covered in ice and downed trees.

Tennessee (Middle Tennessee)

Most districts in this region remain closed through Friday due to impassable secondary roads:

• Closed: Williamson County, Sumner County, Maury County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Dickson County, and Franklin Special District.

• Delayed: Murfreesboro City Schools (2-hour delay).

Maryland / Virginia / West Virginia

• Maryland: Howard County Public Schools and Charles County Public Schools are closed due to ice and sustained freezing temperatures. Harford County Public Schools are also closed.

• Virginia: Berkeley County, Fauquier County, Frederick County, and Loudoun County schools are closed. Shenandoah County has cancelled all activities.

• West Virginia: Morgan County schools are closed (Reporting Code A).

Illinois

A significant number of districts are closed or have moved to eLearning:

• Closed: Carbondale District 95, Carbondale High School, Carmi-White County Unit 5, Eldorado, Harrisburg District 3, and Trico Schools.

• eLearning/Remote: Mt. Vernon District 80, Mt. Vernon Township High, Murphysboro District 186, and Woodlawn Schools.