School Bus & City Transit Cancellations: USA and Canada (February 25, 2026)

A powerful “Nor’easter” that hammered the East Coast earlier this week has left a lingering trail of icy roads and significant cleanup operations. While most major systems are returning to “Regular Service,” the combination of extreme cold and refreezing has led to localized bus cancellations and delays across North America today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

• USA: The Northeast is shifting from “Emergency” to “Recovery” mode. While NYC and Philadelphia are fully operational, suburban districts in New England and Pennsylvania are reporting significant bus delays due to black ice and unplowed side streets.

• Canada: Southern Ontario is under an “Alberta Clipper” weather statement. While schools are largely open, rural routes are seeing cancellations. GO Transit and the TTC are monitoring “slow zones” due to extreme cold impacts on rail tracks.

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🇺🇸 USA Transit & School Status

• Massachusetts: Extensive closures (dozens of districts, especially South Shore, Cape Cod, Southeast, and South Coast areas with highest snow totals). These mean all associated school buses are cancelled. Some delays in other districts (buses run delayed). Closed examples (partial list; full lists on local sites like masslive.com or boston.com): Acushnet, Attleboro, Avon, Barnstable, Berkley, Blue Hills Regional, Bourne, Bridgewater-Raynham, Bristol County Agricultural, Bristol-Plymouth Regional, Brockton, Cape Cod Tech, Carver, Cohasset, Dennis-Yarmouth, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Eastham, Easton, Falmouth, Foxborough Regional Charter, Greater New Bedford Vo-Tech, Halifax, Hanover, Hingham, Holbrook, Kingston, Mansfield, Marshfield, Mashpee, Middleborough, Monomoy Regional, Nauset, New Bedford, Norfolk County Agricultural, North Attleborough, Norton, Norwell, Old Colony Regional, Orleans, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Provincetown, Quincy, Randolph, Rising Tide Charter, Rockland, Scituate, Seekonk, Silver Lake, South Shore Technical, Southeastern Regional, Stoughton, Taunton, Truro, Upper Cape Cod Regional, Wareham, Wellfleet, West Bridgewater, Westport, Weymouth, Whitman-Hanson. Delays (buses delayed): Canton (1-hour), King Philip (2-hour), Sharon (2-hour), Walpole (2-hour), Winthrop (2-hour), Wrentham (2-hour). Updated as of Feb 24 evening.
• New Jersey: Widespread closures or delayed openings across many counties (Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union) due to cleanup and more snow. Buses cancelled or delayed accordingly. Examples: Barnegat Township (2-hour delay), Bloomfield (90-min delay), Kinnelon Borough (2-hour delay), Marlboro (2-hour delay), Howell Township (90-min delay), Jackson (2-hour delay, possible full closure if issues persist), Union City (full closure), North Brunswick Township (high school closed, rest normal reopening). Many more per county lists on nj.com.
• Rhode Island: Many public schools closed or on distance/virtual learning days (third consecutive day for some). Buses cancelled for closed schools; virtual days mean no buses needed. Examples of closures: Barrington, Bristol-Warren, Burrillville, Central Falls, Coventry, Excel Academy RI, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton. Virtual/distance: Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, etc. Full updated lists on providencejournal.com or ribroadcasters.com.
• Other Northeast (NY, CT, etc.): Limited; e.g., Riverhead NY (2-hour delay, buses delayed). Most NYC and larger areas reopened earlier. No major reports elsewhere in the US.

Road Conditions & Black Ice

• New York (I-84 / I-684): Reports of “Black Ice” have caused a series of fender-benders; commuters should expect 20+ minute delays.

• Massachusetts (Rte 128): Refreezing from melting snow banks has created hazardous patches; speeds are reduced to 45 mph in many sections.

🇨🇦 Canada Transit & School Status

• Newfoundland and Labrador (NL Public Schools): St. John’s Metro / Avalon region schools fully closed all day for thorough snow removal/cleanup from recent storms. All associated school buses cancelled. Long list of affected schools includes: Admiral’s Academy (Conception Bay South), Beachy Cove Elementary, Beaconsfield Junior High (St. John’s), Bishop Abraham, Bishop Feild Elementary, Brookside Intermediate, Brother Rice Junior High, Cape St. Francis Elementary, Compass Academy, Cowan Heights Elementary, East Point Elementary, Elizabeth Park Elementary, Frank Roberts Junior High, Gonzaga High School, Goulds Elementary, Hazelwood Elementary, Holy Family Elementary (Paradise), Holy Heart of Mary, Holy Spirit High, Holy Trinity Elementary/High (Torbay), Horizon Academy, Juniper Ridge Intermediate, Larkhall Academy, Learys Brook Junior High, Macdonald Drive Elementary/Junior High, Mary Queen of Peace, Mary Queen of the 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 Elementary, St. Augustines Elementary, St. Edward’s, St. Francis of Assisi, St. George’s Elementary, St. John Bosco, St. Kevin’s High/Junior High (Goulds), St. Mary’s Elementary, St. Matthew’s, St. Michaels Regional High (Bell Island), St. Paul’s Junior High, St. Peters Junior High/Primary (Mount Pearl), St. Teresa’s, Topsail Elementary, Upper Gullies Elementary, Vanier Elementary, Villanova Junior High, Waterford Valley High. Check nlschools.ca for full status.
• Ontario: Mostly forecast for possible school bus cancellations (not full school closures) due to an Alberta Clipper system bringing light snow in Southern Ontario. Chance described as “widespread possible” in some areas (e.g., higher in certain counties under Thames Valley or other boards), but low/very low in urban/deep southwest. Actual announcements vary by board/transport provider. Examples: Durham Student Transportation Services reported no zone cancellations as of latest check. Rural routes or specific boards (e.g., near Thunder Bay area) had prior-day issues but not confirmed widespread for Feb 25. Check local services like Student Transportation of Thunder Bay, dsts.on.ca, or board sites.
• Other Provinces: No major confirmed bus cancellations or closures reported for Feb 25 (e.g., Nova Scotia had full closures the prior day; Manitoba/others earlier in week).

❄️ Safety Section: Extreme Cold Advice

With wind chills reaching -20F(-29C) in some northern corridors this morning, the following safety measures are advised for students at bus stops:

• The 15-Minute Rule: Do not wait at the stop for more than 15 minutes. If the bus is delayed beyond this, return to a warm vehicle or home and check the tracking app.

• Exposed Skin: Frostbite can occur in under 30 minutes at these temperatures. Ensure scarves, hats, and insulated gloves are worn—hoods alone are insufficient.

• Visibility: With high snowbanks, students should stand several feet back from the curb but remain visible to the driver. Wear reflective gear if waiting in pre-dawn hours.