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Are Schools Closed Tomorrow? Map Shows Snow Alerts Across the Country
Schools in several states announced closures ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow, ice and sleet across the United States.
Why It Matters
Winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued in nearly 20 states, as over 10 inches of snow are expected in some areas.
Information about warnings and advisories can be found on a map provided by the National Weather Service. Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings. The full interactive map and what each section means can be viewed on the NWS website.

What To Know
Winter storm warnings are currently in effect for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Advisories are in effect for Vermont, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming and Alaska.
Ohio School Closings For Snowstorm
Closures have been announced by dozens of school districts in Ohio, including Cincinnati Public Schools.
Kentucky School Closings For Snowstorm
Schools in Anderson, Breathitt, Clark, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Magoffin, Mercer, Powell and Rockcastle counties will be closed on Tuesday. Fayette County Schools, Morgan County Schools and Wolfe County Schools will be closed through Wednesday.
Schools in Bath, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Carter, Fleming, Garrard, Lincoln, Montgomery, Nicholas, Perry, Robertson, Rowan, Scott, Washington and Wayne counties will operate on a virtual instruction schedule.
Several private schools and universities in the state announced closures and virtual instruction days as well.

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West Virginia School Closings For Snowstorm
Public schools will be closed in nearly 40 of West Virginia’s 55 counties. A full list of school closures is available on the West Virginia Department of Education’s website.
Schools in Clay, Lincoln, Mingo and Pocahontas will be operating on a virtual instruction schedule.
Pennsylvania School Closings For Snowstorm
Laurel Highlands School District will be operating on a virtual instruction schedule. Multiple school districts will be operating on a delayed opening schedule, according to Pittsburgh news station WTAE.
Maryland School Closings for Snowstorm
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday.
Virginia School Closings for Snowstorm
Schools in Arlington, Falls Church City, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County and Stafford County will be closed on Tuesday. Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.
What People Are Saying
NWS Weather Prediction Center, on X: “Following the ongoing winter storm, cold temperatures are expected across much of the central and eastern United States this week.”
National Weather Service, Monday on X: “The snowfall reports are rolling in this morning. We see some 18 inch reports near I-70 in Kansas and FEET of snow in upstate New York!”
What Happens Next
An Arctic polar vortex is expected to push frigid winds across much of the United States in the coming weeks.
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