Parents and others are asking why schools in the metro region are reopening despite last night’s major snowfall.
Close to 35 cm fell on the northeast Avalon, blown about by strong winds.
While most major routes are open, side streets are still snow-covered or narrow with some drifting and white-out conditions.
Callers to VOCM Open Line this morning expressed their disappointment with the decision to reopen schools.
A former bus driver says it doesn’t make sense to send kids out on the buses for half a day when only half the kids will even show up for school.
Meanwhile, Canada Post is suspending delivery in the metro St. John’s region and the rest of the Avalon Peninsula until conditions improve.