Some D.C.-area schools will open on a two-hour delay Monday as several inches of wet snow are forecast across the region by the morning from a major winter storm roaring up the East Coast.
Schools officials said they would reevaluate conditions early Monday and could announce additional schedule changes.
Earlier, the Capital Weather Gang predicted school delays and closings were probable, and it’s also likely that the federal government will have an altered operating status.
Although this storm is not expected to be as severe as the one Jan. 25 that closed some schools for more than a week, there should be enough accumulation that many will add on yet another snow day. Moreover, while the majority of the snow is forecast to occur before sunrise Monday, some flakes could still be falling during the morning commute, especially in eastern parts of the region.
School officials weigh a number of factors, including road conditions, to decide whether to cancel or delay classes.
Announced delays for Monday
- Alexandria City Public Schools: Two-hour delay
- Arlington Public Schools: Two-hour delay
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Two-hour delay; central and school office 12-month employees to report by 10 a.m.
- Frederick County (Md.) Public Schools: Two-hour delay
- Manassas City Public Schools: Two-hour delay; no pre-K; AlphaBest to open at 8:30 a.m.
- Montgomery County Public Schools: Two-hour delay; morning child care may operate as scheduled
- Prince George’s County Public Schools: Two-hour delay; emergency employees must report on time. Families should prepare for possible virtual learning if conditions change.
Below, find the Capital Weather Gang’s earlier predictions for schools and the federal government on Monday.
SchoolCast
We surmise enough snow will fall that most students and teachers will have a snow day on Monday. Some jurisdictions that have a higher bar for closing, such as D.C. Public Schools, may instead choose to go with a delay. It’s also possible that counties in the far southern part of the region (away from the Chesapeake Bay), where less snow is expected, opt for a delay.
FedCast
The Office of Personnel Management has a slightly higher bar for closing compared with most area schools. Because a lot of the snow will have already fallen before the morning commute, we see a delayed opening as more probable than closing. It’s highly likely that there will be an unscheduled leave and telework option.
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