Across Ontario and nearby regions, total snowfall remains light to moderate with no region topping a typical 10 cm threshold for school closures. Sturgeon Falls is the heaviest in this set with about 7 cm, and winds of 40–50 km/h give a brisk feel but not blizzard conditions. Expect patchy morning precipitation and lingering haze in some areas, with most districts reporting little to no disruption to bus runs or morning commutes. No freezing rain signals are present, so schools should generally operate on a normal schedule, but keep an eye on localized slick spots along untreated routes.
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