Winter storm disrupts schools, roads and services across Atlantic Canada

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published February 24, 2026

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A broad winter system brought snow, ice and strong winds across Atlantic Canada on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, triggering closures, delays and repeated advisories, with officials urging residents to avoid non-essential travel as crews prioritize main roads and key routes.

In Nova Scotia, local coverage cited a “yellow-level” warning around Halifax with hazardous winds and up to 25 cm of snow into the morning, while parts of the province’s southwest were under an “orange-level” warning with the heaviest bands potentially delivering up to 50 cm.

Schools across Nova Scotia, including Halifax’s regional centre, were closed for storm cleanup and poor road conditions, and several post-secondary campuses in Halifax delayed opening until 10 a.m.

On Prince Edward Island, classes were canceled due to travel conditions, and Health PEI advised patients to call ahead to confirm or reschedule appointments because weather and road conditions could affect services.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, K-12 schools in the St. John’s metro region closed to allow further cleanup following recent storms. Environment Canada data cited in coverage showed the St. John’s-area community of Paradise has seen more than 150 cm of snow over the past week.

By mid-morning, broader storm and snowfall warnings had eased across much of the region, with remaining advisories concentrated in Newfoundland and Labrador and additional snow expected in parts of Labrador and Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport said operations were underway, but warned schedules could be affected following the overnight storm and urged travellers to confirm flight status before heading to the airport.