5 cities in Quebec
About snow days in Quebec
Continental climate with cold, snowy winters. Southern Quebec is vulnerable to freezing rain events. Quebec averages roughly 210 cm of snow per year.
Quebec school service centres (CSS) make regional closure decisions. Montreal closes less often than Quebec City and eastern Quebec, where heavier snowfall and ice storms are more common.
How school closure decisions work in Quebec
School boards in Quebec consider multiple factors when deciding whether to close, delay, or hold classes on a snow day. Beyond raw snowfall totals, administrators evaluate ice accumulation on roads and sidewalks, wind chill temperatures that affect students waiting at bus stops, the timing of the storm relative to morning and afternoon commutes, and whether road crews have had enough time to clear primary bus routes.
Most school boards make their announcements between 6 AM and 7 AM on the day of the event, though some issue closures the evening before when a major storm is certain. Bus cancellations are often announced separately and may occur even when schools technically remain open.
Select a city above to check tomorrow's school closure probability using current weather forecast data for that area. For the most accurate prediction, check after 6 PM the evening before a potential snow day, when weather models are most reliable.