Families and commuters in Renfrew, Ontario, are preparing for a winter storm today, February 10, 2026, as a weather system moves through the region. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Renfrew–Arnprior–Calabogie calling for 7 to 12 centimetres of snow in Renfrew; some regional forecasts for parts of the broader Ottawa Valley indicate higher totals in other areas.
According to Environment Canada, the snow is expected to begin late this morning or early this afternoon and continue into the evening, with periods of reduced visibility in heavy snow. The system is part of a developing low-pressure system entering southern Ontario that forecasters say will bring steady accumulation and poor visibility in places across the Ottawa Valley.
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) is monitoring road conditions to decide whether school buses can safely operate for students in the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) and the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB). RCJTC staff and contracted operators assess conditions in the early morning and typically make formal cancellation decisions around 5:30 a.m.; notifications are posted by 6:00 a.m. on the RCJTC website and the BusPlanner Delays app. Officials note that rural side roads can become impassable even when main highways appear clear.
Drivers are urged to check Ontario 511 for the latest road conditions before heading out. Local public works crews will be clearing streets; municipalities commonly ask residents to keep vehicles off the road to allow plows to work efficiently.
School boards advise parents to have a backup plan for child care or transportation in case buses are cancelled. Decisions on bus services are typically announced in the early morning based on the latest weather data, with formal notices posted by 6:00 a.m.
