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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority has canceled school buses to Ottawa public and Catholic schools for Friday.
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Schools are open, but parents will be responsible for picking up students at the end of the day.
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Eastern Ontario Student Transportation, the transportation consortium for the Eastern Ontario Catholic District School Board and the Upper Canada District School Board, also canceled school buses, but schools remained open.
A winter storm warning remains in effect Friday, with a low pressure system south of the lower Great Lakes tracking to the northeast. Snow, heavy at times, was expected to continue before tapering off late Friday afternoon.
A total of 11.3 cm of snow fell at Ottawa Airport on Thursday with another 10 to 15 cm forecast for Friday. Some areas could reach a total of 30 cm.
“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve,” Environment and Climate Change Canada warned.
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From -3 C on Friday morning, the temperature is expected to drop to -5 C in the afternoon with a northwest wind of 30 km/h gusting to 50.
There is a 30 percent chance of flurries Friday night with a forecast low of -9 C and a wind chill near -14.
The city announced Thursday that the winter parking ban will be in effect Friday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. citywide. The city warned that hours may be extended if more time is needed for cleanup.
Vehicles parked on the street during the ban may be ticketed and towed. Monthly on-street parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when parking in residential parking permit areas.
During the winter parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo parking lots and rides, as well as designated recreation centers. Some city parking garages are available for parking during the winter parking bans, but it is important for residents to note when they need to collect their cars. Visit ottawa.ca/winterparking for more information on which city facilities are available during winter parking bans.
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Environment Canada warned people to think twice about travel plans.
“Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve,” the weather agency said.
“Rapid accumulation of snow can make travel difficult in some places.
“Visibility will suddenly be reduced to almost zero at times with heavy snow and blowing snow.”
Skies are expected to be cloudy on Friday night with a forecast low of -9C.
Police and other agencies were on the roads and on social media Thursday, urging drivers to slow down and be careful.
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And OC Transpo, fresh off a major LRT issue, warned passengers to allow extra travel time and be careful.
⚠🌨️ Snow is expected from today until tonight. Please allow extra time for your journeys and be careful when boarding, alighting and on station platforms. Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/HxEBLC4EmY
— OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) January 12, 2023
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