Schools in the DMV closed for third snow day in a row
Jan 07, 2025
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) was the first school system in the DMV to announce a third consecutive snow day this week, canceling all schools and offices through Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Areas across the D.C. area received more than 5 inches of snow Monday (some much more than that) as the storm passed through, leaving icy, hazardous conditions. As a result, many school systems around the DMV have announced school closures on Monday, Tuesday and - now - Wednesday.
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In its third "Code Red" activation this week, MCPS said emergency personnel should report on time on Wednesday. All other activities, including field trips, athletic practices and events in school and on school grounds were canceled.
School Closings and Delays for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
The following schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8:
Maryland:
Calvert County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools
Virginia:
Arlington County Public Schools
Clarke County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fauquier County Public Schools
Loudoun County Public Schools
A decision will be made by 12 p.m. whether after-school activities will also be canceled.
Prince William County Public Schools
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
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The following schools will be delayed on Wednesday, Jan. 8:
Maryland:
Allegany County Public Schools | 3 hr. delay
Frederick County Public Schools | 2 hr. delay
As of 5 p.m., D.C. Public Schools had not announced any closures or delays.
For a complete and more timely list of closures and delays across the region, click here.