On March 12, 2026, all schools in the commission scolaire des laurentides are open, although La Relève school in La Minerve is closed due to a power outage. This situation arises amidst hazardous weather conditions affecting the region.

Transport scolaire may experience delays due to adverse weather, as freezing rain has created treacherous conditions on roads. Authorities are prioritizing safety in educational settings amid warnings of freezing rain.

In addition to the closures in La Minerve, certain addresses in Lanaudière have schools closed due to poor road conditions. The impact of the weather is being felt across the region, with transport scolaire suspended in the Laurentides.

Freezing rain has also affected transport scolaire in Ottawa and eastern Ontario, leading to further complications for students and families. Schools in the Outaouais region have been closed entirely due to similar weather conditions.

Officials are closely monitoring the situation as the freezing rain continues to pose challenges. The safety of students and staff remains the top priority as they navigate these difficult circumstances.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the duration of the power outage at La Relève school and the extent of delays in transport scolaire. Observers are awaiting further updates as conditions evolve throughout the day.

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On March 11, 2026, over 102,000 households in Quebec were left without electricity due to severe freezing rain. The Montérégie region was particularly hard hit, with more than 46,000 addresses experiencing outages.

In addition to Montérégie, approximately 14,000 households in the Outaouais region and around 12,000 households in the Laurentides were affected. The city of Montreal reported nearly 18,500 addresses without power.

As the freezing rain continued, the situation worsened. By March 12, the number of households without power across Quebec surged to over 140,000. In Montérégie alone, more than 60,000 households were still without electricity by 3 AM.

Montreal’s outages included 25,842 customers, while the Centre-du-Québec region reported 16,800 customers affected. Additionally, over 1,170 outages were recorded in the Capitale-Nationale region.

François Legault stated, “Les équipes d’Hydro-Québec sont prêtes pour ce soir et cette nuit,” indicating the readiness of Hydro-Québec teams to address the situation. Cendrix Bouchard confirmed that the outages were indeed related to the intensifying weather conditions.

The freezing rain event was anticipated to cause significant disruptions, with meteorologists predicting between 20 to 30 millimeters of freezing rain in the affected areas. Hydro-Québec has warned that the number of outages could increase further as weather conditions deteriorate.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the outages and the timeline for restoration of power. Residents are advised to stay informed through official updates from Hydro-Québec as the situation develops.

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