School dismissal in the Corner Brook area could be delayed this afternoon due to poor weather and road conditions that are being experienced across the province today.
In a social media note to Corner Brook families at 1 p.m., school officials said it may not be safe for school buses to run.
due to the “unanticipated change” in weather conditions.
They say therefore on-time dismissal is “highly unlikely,” assuring parents that students would be safe and secure at school until the weather improves.
Officials added there may be a window later this afternoon to allow the buses to run.
RCMP were also dealing with weather-related road closures near Corner Brook, where a section of the TCH was blocked by “multiple stationary tractor-trailers.”
Corner Brook RCMP advises that both westbound lanes of TCH near Corner Brook, west of the Lewin Parkway intersection to the North Shore Highway, are impassable at this time due to multiple stationary tractor trailers. Poor weather conditions & poor visibility continue. #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/wDgC6NDgZ2
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) January 18, 2024
Highway official have been recommending people avoid travel due to the current high winds, snow squalls and whiteouts.
