Most D.C. Area Schools Remain Closed for Third Day Amid Ongoing Storm Cleanup
Most school in the D.C. area will remain closed for a third consecutive day on Wednesday as the region continues to recover from the recent winter storm, which brought between 6 to 10 inches of snow. However, a few districts and federal agencies are planning to reopen.
D.C. Public School will resume in-person classes, while Alexandria City Public School will shift to virtual learning. Additionally, several other districts have m two-hour delays. Federal agencies will also be open on Wednesday, with the option for unscheduled leave or telework, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
Despite freezing temperatures and a biting wind, Tuesday’s sunny skies have enabled crews to make significant progress in clearing roads across the region. However, in some of the larger counties, reaching more remote neighborhood roads takes time, prompting some school to close for an additional day.
Below is a list of announced closings and delays for Wednesday, as of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday:
- Alexandria City Public Schools: Closed; students will engage in asynchronous learning.
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Closed; Code Blue with liberal leave for employees; Unit III personnel report as required.
- Arlington Public Schools: Closed.
- Calvert County Public Schools: Closed; Code Yellow for employees.
- Carroll County Public Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Charles County Public School: Closed; two-hour delay for Code Two employees.
- Culpeper County Public School: Staff work day; offices and school open at noon, essential personnel and custodians report at 9 a.m.; students return Thursday.
- District of Columbia Public School: Open.
- Fairfax County Public School: Closed; offices open at 11 a.m.
- Falls Church City Public School: Closed.
- Fauquier County Public School: Closed; essential personnel report at 8 a.m., administrative offices open at 11 a.m.
- Frederick County (Md.) Public School: Two-hour delay; offices open on time.
- Fredericksburg City Public School: Closed; essential workers report on time, 12-month employees report at 10 a.m.
- Howard County Public School: Two-hour delay; morning sessions of half-day pre-K and RECC canceled.
- Loudoun County Public School: Closed; announcement on Wednesday after-school activities will be made by noon.
- Manassas City Public School: Closed; Code Blue for employees.
- Montgomery County Public School: Closed.
- Prince George’s County Public School: Closed; only emergency personnel must report.
- Prince William County Public School: Closed; Code Green for employees.
- Spotsylvania County Public School: Closed; Code 2, 12-month employees report two hours late.
- Stafford County Public School: Closed
In the larger counties south and southeast of D.C., there’s about a 50-50 chance that school will remain closed for another day due to the significant snowfall and the challenges of clearing remote areas. Cold weather is exacerbating the situation, as slushy spots are expected to refreeze Tuesday night. For districts that do open, delays are likely, though on-time openings remain possible. Students are advised to complete their homework in preparation.
Closer to the District and in its northern suburbs, the likelihood of school closures is lower. Delays are still possible but are estimated at around 50-50.
Regarding federal offices, it is expected that they will be open on Wednesday. There is a slight possibility that the Office of Personnel Management will delay openings, but it’s more likely that employees will be given the option to take an unscheduled day of leave or to telework.
Overall, the region continues to recover from the storm, with ongoing efforts to ensure roads are safe and clear for travel.
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