Snow Days! Posted on January 19, 2026 Sometimes the weather outside can be…. frightful! The decision to cancel school or delay buses is never taken lightly and we understand the challenge created by the change of routine, both at home and in the classroom. We want to help families understand how we make the decision. Delays and Closures Following poor weather, we may opt to delay buses while road conditions improve. If buses are delayed, schools will still open at their regular time to receive students. If road conditions are, or are expected to become, hazardous, schools may be closed district-wide. Individual schools or Education Centres may be closed depending on unique local conditions, such as area flooding or power outages. How is it decided? Decisions are made based on the best information we have at the time. This includes detailed hourly weather forecasts and satellite/radar images from multiple sources, as well as provincial and municipal road condition reports. A decision must be made by approximately 6:30 am, as buses are due to begin shortly thereafter. Schools might also be closed and students sent home early if weather conditions deteriorate significantly during the school day. Because decisions are made using the most accurate, up-to-date forecast information, decisions are not typically finalized in advance or announced the night before. If schools remain open, no announcement will be made. We hear from families each year about our decisions to close, or not to close, and we value your opinion. Please note, the weather does not always occur as anticipated and will impact areas differently. ASD-S is large and diverse – urban, rural, in-land, and coastal. Our buses travel 33,000 km/day and we have 5000 student walkers. Sometimes what is the best decision for one neighbourhood may not be as apparent for another, but in each case the safety of all our students is paramount. If you feel that conditions in your area are not safe, you have the final decision whether or not to send your child to school. What Can Families Do? Families are asked to establish plans for days when schools are closed or buses are delayed. Families are also encouraged to subscribe online to BusPlanner’s Parent Portal for email notifications about delays and closures. Announcements are also made through the local radio stations and posted online. Thank you for your continued support of our schools. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school, or contact us at (506) 658-5300 or asdsinfo@nbed.nb.ca