Published: December 8, 2025 | By Swikblog News Desk
Nova Scotia is waking up to a classic winter storm morning: snow on the ground, buses off the roads and parents refreshing closure lists before breakfast. A fast-moving winter system has triggered widespread school closures across Nova Scotia today, with multiple regional education centres cancelling classes while universities and colleges adjust their schedules. Meanwhile, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island report no closures, making Nova Scotia the clear centre of today’s storm disruption.
Nova Scotia: Which Schools Are Closed Today?
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE)
All AVRCE schools are closed due to dangerous weather and poor road conditions. Offices and worksites will open at 10 a.m., depending on staff travel safety.
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE)
Classes are cancelled at schools in:
- Cumberland County
- Pictou County
- Colchester County
- Municipality of East Hants
Schools are closed to students, though office worksites remain open.
Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE)
All SRCE schools have cancelled classes for the day due to worsening weather and deteriorating road conditions.
Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE)
Across Cape Breton Island, all classes are cancelled for students, with officials warning of increasing winds, snow and reduced visibility through the day.
CSAP – French-language Schools
The following CSAP schools are closed today:
- Acadie Star School Centre
- École NDA
- École Beau-Port
- École acadienne de Pomquet
- École Belle-Baie
- École acadienne de Truro
- École Rose-des-Vents
Families in francophone communities are advised to check for local updates depending on afternoon conditions.
Universities and Colleges
Acadia University
Acadia University will delay opening until noon. All morning exams are being rescheduled, and students should check official communications for new exam times.
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
Multiple NSCC campuses are closed today due to the storm. These include:
Online classes may continue depending on instructor direction.
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What the Weather Is Doing Across Nova Scotia Today
The storm sweeping across Nova Scotia is delivering 5–15 cm of snow, strong northwesterly winds, and pockets of blowing snow that are making travel risky. Inland and elevated areas of Annapolis Valley, Kings, Hants, Colchester and Cumberland counties are seeing the heaviest snowfalls. Coastal communities are battling wind gusts of 60–70 km/h, causing sudden drops in visibility.
In areas like Pictou, Antigonish and Cape Breton, snow squalls and frigid wind chills—some dipping near -20°C—are making conditions especially hazardous early this morning. Parents are being urged to check Environment Canada updates before travelling.
New Brunswick and P.E.I.: No Closures Reported
Despite the system affecting much of Atlantic Canada, both New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island report no school closures today. Schools are operating normally, though families are encouraged to monitor forecasts for possible weather changes later in the day.
What Parents and Students Should Do Next
Education officials across Nova Scotia are recommending that families stay home, avoid unnecessary travel and monitor regional websites or alert systems for further updates. With storm conditions worsening in some regions, boards are urging parents to subscribe to email or text alerts for the quickest notifications.
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