Freezing rain forces cancellation of school buses in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent
Ice build up from freezing rain has forced transportation officials with school boards in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent to cancel bus service for students in all zones on Tuesday.
Schools remain open despite the bus cancellations.
A freezing rain warning was issued by Environment Canada Monday night anticipating the slippery conditions.
The freezing rain is expected to transition to rain or snow near midday Tuesday, as temperatures rise above zero, the agency said in a statement.
"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break."
Utility outages may also occur, it mentioned.
Tyson Cragg, executive director of Transit Windsor, says bus service is running "as normal," however, riders should expect delays due to the weather and road conditions.
This article was originally published for CBC News.