On March 12, 2026, all schools in the commission scolaire des laurentides are officially open, despite significant weather-related challenges. However, La Relève school in La Minerve remains closed due to a power outage, highlighting the impact of the recent freezing rain.

Transport scolaire in the region may experience delays as authorities monitor hazardous conditions caused by the weather. Freezing rain has created treacherous conditions on roads, prompting concerns for student safety during their commutes.

In addition to La Relève, certain addresses in the nearby Lanaudière region have also seen schools closed due to poor road conditions. The situation has led to a suspension of transport scolaire in the Laurentides, as safety remains the top priority for educational authorities.

Officials from the commission scolaire des laurentides and related school boards, including the Centre de services scolaires des Laurentides and the Centre de services scolaires de la Rivière-du-Nord, are working diligently to ensure that students can return to their classrooms safely.

In Ottawa and eastern Ontario, freezing rain has similarly affected transport scolaire, leading to widespread disruptions. Schools in the Outaouais region have also been closed due to the severe weather conditions.

As the situation develops, authorities continue to prioritize safety in educational settings amid freezing rain warnings. Observers are closely monitoring the weather, and updates will be provided as necessary.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the impact on all schools in the region, but the commitment to student safety remains unwavering.

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A major hydro quebec outage has left over 61,000 customers without power as of March 11, 2026, due to severe freezing rain affecting multiple regions in Quebec.

As of 5:15 p.m., reports indicated that 57,932 addresses were without power. The Lanaudière region was particularly hard hit, with 29,962 addresses affected. Other impacted areas include the Quebec City area, which saw 11,235 addresses without power, and the Outaouais region, where 9,541 addresses were affected.

In Montreal, 2,834 customers are currently without power, while the Laurentians region has reported 1,908 affected addresses. The widespread outages have prompted concern among residents and officials alike.

Weather Conditions and Alerts

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange alert for freezing rain, predicting an accumulation of 20 to 30 mm in some areas. This weather event is expected to have significant impacts on infrastructure, as noted by meteorologist Ross Hull, who stated, “If that does happen, then you’re looking at an impact on infrastructure. So power outages, tree limbs falling and those types of things.”

Large-scale power outages are currently impacting several regions across Quebec, highlighting the vulnerability of the electrical grid during severe weather conditions.

Official Responses and Next Steps

Hydro-Québec is actively working to restore power to affected customers, although the timeline for restoration remains uncertain. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the expected time for power restoration.

Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and to prepare for potential extended outages as the weather conditions continue to evolve.

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