The incoming winter storm prompted some schools to close or dismiss early on Tuesday. It's also likely that many schools will close Wednesday in the storm's wake. About 3 to 6 inches of snow is forecast in the Beltway area by Wednesday morning,

A winter storm moving through the northern part of Virginia could bring a dusting of snow to the Peninsula and is already causing some delays and cancellations in Hampton Roads.

The Centres de services scolaire des Draveurs, Cœur-des-Vallées and Portages-de-l'Outaouais have closed schools Thursday because of the forecast of up to 40 centimetres of snow. Ottawa is reducing OC Transpo service and banning parking in the day.