On January 28, 2026, students in Miramichi, New Brunswick, faced changes to their school day as a winter storm moved through the area. The system produced blowing snow and icy road conditions overnight, prompting school officials to alter morning routines to protect students and staff.
The Anglophone North School District (ASD‑N) announced a two‑hour delayed opening for its Miramichi‑area schools. That delay included schools such as King Street Elementary, where morning bus pick‑up times were pushed back by two hours, allowing additional time for road clearing and safer travel conditions.
By contrast, the District scolaire francophone Sud (DSFS) moved to full‑day closures for its regional schools serving Miramichi and nearby communities such as Rogersville. The differing decisions reflect the districts’ separate risk assessments and the broader geographic area DSFS covers, where conditions can vary between towns.
The City of Miramichi issued an advisory urging drivers to use caution while Public Works crews continue snow‑clearing and sanding operations; the department maintains 600 lanes of roadway and 75 km of sidewalks. Police and city notices also reminded residents to keep no‑parking zones clear so plows can move through primary and secondary streets unimpeded.
Parents and caregivers were advised to watch for updates through the PowerSchool app and district websites and to monitor local reports such as the cancellations page maintained by 99.3 The River. Travelers can check current highway and road conditions on New Brunswick 511.
