Gatineau Snow Day Predictor — CSS des Portages School Closure Forecast

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Gatineau Snow Day Predictor

Canada's most accurate snow day predictor

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Will Gatineau Schools Be Closed Tomorrow?

Gatineau sits directly across the Ottawa River from Canada’s capital, but its schools are governed by Quebec provincial law and Quebec school boards — not Ontario boards. Despite sharing similar geography and weather, Gatineau students may have different school status than Ottawa students on the same day. This distinction catches many Ottawa Valley families off-guard. Enter the predictor above to check Gatineau specifically.

School Boards We Cover

  • CSS des Portages — Primary French-language board for the Gatineau/Outaouais region. Covers Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Masson-Angers.
  • CSS au Coeur-des-Vallées — French board for surrounding Outaouais region.
  • Western Québec School Board — English-language board for the Outaouais/Gatineau area. wqsb.qc.ca

Gatineau vs Ottawa — Different Boards, Same Weather

Gatineau and Ottawa share virtually identical weather — they are separated only by the Ottawa River — but their school closure decisions are made by completely different systems. Ottawa boards (OCDSB, OCSB) are Ontario provincial boards. Gatineau boards (CSS des Portages) are Quebec provincial boards. They make decisions independently and occasionally differ, particularly in borderline situations. Always check both if you have children in both cities.

When Do Gatineau Boards Announce?

By 6:00–7:00 AM via board websites, Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau, and the Quebec provincial closure listing.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Gatineau Snow Days

If Ottawa closes, will Gatineau also close?

Not necessarily. Ottawa and Gatineau have entirely separate school board systems — Ontario vs. Quebec. They often align in major storms but can and do differ in borderline situations. Check the Gatineau predictor and your specific Quebec board separately from Ottawa announcements.