Student safety is always the priority.
Early morning assessments of road and weather conditions are reviewed during a 5:30 am conference call between the SCSTC and School Vehicle Operators.
Factors for cancellations include:
- assessment of road conditions;
- assessment of current and forecasted weather information;
- assessment of visibility as it relates to the safe operation of school vehicles;
- assessment of current and forecasted precipitation in the form of snow accumulation and freezing rain as it relates to the safe operation of school vehicles;
- confirmation if snow plows have been out on the roads; and
- gathering additional information on road conditions from available local services and resources.
School Vehicle cancellations may:
- be specific to a single weather zone;
- include multiple weather zones; or
- comprise of a total Simcoe County cancellation.
Simcoe County is divided into four (4) weather zones:
- North Zone - Midland, Penetanguishine, Elmvale, Orillia and surrounding areas
- West Zone - Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas
- South Zone - Bradford, Alliston, Tottenham and surrounding areas
- Central Zone - Barrie, Innisfil, Angus and surrounding areas
Please reference the School Bus Information page for school vehicle cancellations.
