Kids enjoy the second snow day in Nanaimo. (Photo submitted by Sandy Taylor, Nanaimo)
Heavy snow started falling on Vancouver Island Monday and Tuesday forcing several school districts to cancel all classes.
The University of Victoria says all classes are open today and North Island College says all campuses are open.
The snowfall warning has been lifted on Vancouver Island Wednesday morning.
Here is a list of school districts closed and open announced Wednesday:
Cowichan Valley School District SD 79
After a careful assessment of all school sites, all schools are closed Wednesday due to the snow.
SD79 SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE:
After a careful assessment of all of our school sites, and speaking with counterparts throughout the district, Cowichan Valley School District schools will REMAIN CLOSED on Wednesday, February 13. #sd79learn pic.twitter.com/k5aT3q9mbO
— Mike Russell (@CommunityMike) February 13, 2019
Victoria School District SD 61
Closed for a third straight day.
SNOW DAY #3: Due to snow and icy road conditions, all schools in the Greater Victoria School District are CLOSED today (Feb. 13, 2019). #yyj #yyjsnow #sd61learn #SD61 pic.twitter.com/hYbHik3S3B
— Greater Victoria SD (@sd61schools) February 13, 2019
Sooke School District SD 62
Due to icy and snowy road conditions, Sooke School District is closed Wednesday
Day number three, enjoy! All #SD62 Schools and offices are CLOSED due to icy and snowy road conditions. @cfax1070 @timescolonist @CTVNewsVI @CHEK_News @GoldstreamNews @WestShoreVOICE @SookePocketNews @SookeNews @TheQdotFM @TheZone913 @VirginRadioVIC @CBContheisland pic.twitter.com/aAEFn3LPAm
— School District #62 (@SD62_Sooke) February 13, 2019
Saanich School District 63
Another snow day for Saanich School District.
Wed Feb 13 – All Saanich Schools are CLOSED for today due to unsafe road conditions in many areas. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
— SD 63 Saanich (@sd63schools) February 13, 2019
Nanaimo School District SD 68
Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District superintendent Scott Saywell with a message of the reason for closing schools for a third day Wednesday.
Schools Closed Part 3 (Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019). Another important message from Superintendent @ssaywell https://t.co/EnWD2qQfuU #BCstorm @cityofnanaimo @TownOfLadysmith
— School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) (@sd68bc) February 13, 2019
Comox Valley School District 71
Comox Valley schools are in session Wednesday.
#SD71 classes and schools are in session today, February 13th. All bus ? routes operating. Take caution, sidewalks and pathways may still be slippery! #welcomeback https://t.co/mPcXB4KUuN
— Comox Valley Schools (@ComoxValleySD71) February 13, 2019
Qualicum District Schools SD 69
Schools are open Wednesday in Qualicum School District, with the exception of False Bay Elementary School.
Schools are open @SD69Qualicum with the exception of FBS. Some bus routes will be effected if roads have not been cleared. Please use caution.
— SD69 QUALICUM (@SD69Qualicum) February 13, 2019
Alberni Valley District SD 70
All schools in the Alberni School District SD 70 are OPEN on Wednesday, buses are running
University of Victoria
Open Wednesday for classes, but advises of potential bus delays.
The university is open today, Feb. 13. BC Transit says most routes are being serviced although there could be delays. Please use caution in your travels to and around campus and allow yourself extra time. https://t.co/42eLnpfiEr
— UniversityOfVictoria (@uvic) February 13, 2019
Royal Roads University
Campus is open and all classes and services will be back in operation today. Please use caution when travelling to campus and consider allowing yextra time time to get there
Vancouver Island University
The Cowichan and Powell River campuses are closed Wednesday, and no classes in Nanaimo, but staff may come to work.
Parksville/Qualicum Centre, Milner Gardens and Woodland, and Deep Bay Marine Field Stations are all open for VIU.
Snow closure update for Wed Feb. 13: WHAT'S CLOSED: #VIU's #Cowichan & #PowellRiver Campuses remain closed again today. Classes are cancelled at #Nanaimo Campus. Staff may come to work but are advised to be cautious as some areas are hazardous due to ice, esp stairs & walkways.
— VIU (@VIUniversity) February 13, 2019
Snow closure update for Wed Feb 13: WHAT'S OPEN: The following campuses and facilities are re-opening today for classes and normal business: Parksville/Qualicum Centre, Milner Gardens and Woodland, and Deep Bay Marine Field Station.
— VIU (@VIUniversity) February 13, 2019
Camosun College
#Camosun College campuses are CLOSED today, Wed. Feb. 13. Many roads are considered in poor condition. Buses are delayed. The college is making this decision based on safety considerations. Watch https://t.co/i4sVHql65w for the most current updates.
— Camosun College (@Camosun) February 13, 2019
Also closed is École Victor-Brodeur in Victoria.
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