A major winter storm is impacting parts of Ontario on Monday, March 23, 2026, leading to hazardous travel conditions and numerous school closures. Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for regions including Grey-Bruce, Huron-Perth, and Waterloo-Wellington, forecasting heavy snowfall and blowing snow.
The storm is expected to bring 15 to 25 centimetres of snow to affected areas, with peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 centimetres per hour. Strong northeasterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h will cause significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow, creating dangerous conditions on roads.
In response to the storm, several school boards, including the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and the Bluewater District School Board, have closed all schools for the day. Travel is not recommended in many areas, with police reporting numerous collisions and advising the public to avoid non-essential trips.
The system is forecast to move out of the region by Tuesday morning, but lingering flurries and blowing snow may continue to cause issues during the morning commute. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada for updates.
