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Here is a list of the weather-related closures and cancellations in Toronto

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Via Rail train collides with snowplow causing major GO delays in the east end

Via Rail train collides with snowplow causing major GO delays in the east end

Highway 400 southbound re-opened at Finch Avenue, more collisions remain throughout GTA

Highway 400 southbound re-opened at Finch Avenue, more collisions remain throughout GTA

Why did Durham schools stay open while most schools in the GTA were shut down?

Why did Durham schools stay open while most schools in the GTA were shut down?

Delays and cancellations at Pearson Airport as crews try to keep runways clear

Delays and cancellations at Pearson Airport as crews try to keep runways clear

Finch LRT officially closed due to track issues, ongoing snow clearing

Finch LRT officially closed due to track issues, ongoing snow clearing

Driving safety tips from police: travel with gloves, emergency blanket, windshield fluid

Driving safety tips from police: travel with gloves, emergency blanket, windshield fluid

TTC says subway running well, buses and streetcars experiencing cancellations

TTC says subway running well, buses and streetcars experiencing cancellations

Toronto deploying 100 staff from other divisions to aid in snow clearing: Chow

Toronto deploying 100 staff from other divisions to aid in snow clearing: Chow

Toronto opening two additional warming centres by 5 p.m.

Toronto opening two additional warming centres by 5 p.m.

Students make the most of snow day as storm forces most GTA schools to close

Students make the most of snow day as storm forces most GTA schools to close

'Count those snowflakes, we're not finished yet': Climatologist says GTA in for a long winter

'Count those snowflakes, we're not finished yet': Climatologist says GTA in for a long winter

Orange-level alert to continue even after it stops snowing

Orange-level alert to continue even after it stops snowing

'It's gonna be a long day': Exhausted kid Carter Trozzo returns with new appreciation for shovelling

'It's gonna be a long day': Exhausted kid Carter Trozzo returns with new appreciation for shovelling

City of Toronto official outlines snow response plans and says 'these operations do take time'

City of Toronto official outlines snow response plans and says 'these operations do take time'

A major winter snow storm has led to the widespread cancellations of events, and the closure of facilities, daycares, and schools across the GTA today.

Here is what you need to know about what is open and closed today.

City-run facilities and events

  • Toronto Public Library branches had a delayed opening of 12:30 p.m. today and will close at 5 p.m.
  • Most daycares run by the City of Toronto are open today but staffing challenges may impact operations. Centres within schools will not be open, the city said.
  • All Toronto History Museums will be closed today.
  • City of Hamilton offices are closed today due to the storm.
  • Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says tonight’s New Year’s Levee and Order of Hamilton ceremony will be cancelled.
  • In Mississauga, city-run recreation and library programs will be cancelled until 3 p.m.
  • IN PICTURES: Toronto walloped by first snowstorm of 2026

Tourist attractions

  • The Toronto Zoo is closed today due to the severe weather conditions. “We are taking precautions for the safety and well-being of our animals, staff, volunteers, and guests,” the zoo said on its website.

Elementary and high schools

Toronto District School Board

  • All school buses are cancelled and schools, as well as child care centres, are closed.

Peel District School Board

  • All buses are cancelled and schools are all schools are closed.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

  • All schools are closed on Thursday.

York Region District School Board

  • All buses are cancelled and schools are closed.

Toronto Catholic District School Board

  • All schools are closed today. Bus transportation, child care centres, and before and after school programs located in schools will also be cancelled.

York Catholic District School Board

  • All schools are closed today due to the inclement weather.

Durham District School Board

  • All buses cancelled in all zones today due to the inclement weather but schools remain open.

Durham Catholic District School Board

  • Buses have been cancelled in all zones but schools remain open.

Halton District School Board

  • All buses are cancelled and school are closed.

Halton Catholic District School Board

  • All schools are closed today due to the inclement weather.

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde

  • Schools are closed across the GTA and other parts of southern Ontario.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

All schools are closed this morning due to the winter storm.

Universities and Colleges

University of Toronto

  • All U of T campuses are closed this morning due to the inclement weather.

Toronto Metropolitan University

  • The Toronto and Brampton campuses, including libraries, will be cancelled this morning.

York University

  • The campus is closed this morning and all classes have been cancelled.

Seneca Polytechnic

  • The campus will remain open today but in-person classes will be switched to online learning where possible.

Mohawk College

  • Campuses are closed today but virtual learning will continue.

Humber Polytechnic

  • Classes will move to remote delivery today.

Centennial College

  • The college is suspending on-campus operations and child care centres will be closed.

George Brown

  • All campuses are closed this morning as well as child care centres.

OCAD

  • The university campus in closed today. Classes will be held online.

McMaster University

  • The campus is closed today due to the inclement weather.

Brock University

  • The university campus is closed today.