All Hamilton public schools are closed due to the bad weather Tuesday. Catholic school are open but buses are cancelled.

Closures were attributed to a freezing rain forecast in Hamilton early Tuesday morning. Environment Canada ended that warning at 7:48 a.m.



There's more rain expected this morning for parts of Southwestern Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe.

The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board tweeted the closure just before 6:30 a.m.

HWCDSB buses are cancelled.

HWDSB buses cancelled. All schools and facilities closed January 17 because of severe weather conditions. —@HWDSB School bus transportation is cancelled today, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, due to inclement weather. Schools are open. <a href="https://t.co/ZK1qVmBWaA">https://t.co/ZK1qVmBWaA</a> <a href="https://t.co/z639rZL3Fx">pic.twitter.com/z639rZL3Fx</a> —@HWCDSB