{"id":2320,"date":"2025-02-03T14:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2025-02-03T14:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:54:30","slug":"snowstorm-schools-across-ny-nj-delays-and-closures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/snowstorm-schools-across-ny-nj-delays-and-closures\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowstorm Disrupts Schools Across NY and NJ: Full List of Delays and Closures Due to Icy Roads and Freezing Temps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New York and New Jersey<\/strong> woke up to a blanket of snow Monday morning, leading to <strong>school delays across the region<\/strong> as officials prioritized student and staff safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>New York City<\/strong> saw <strong>less than an inch<\/strong> of accumulation, areas <strong>north of the city<\/strong> experienced <strong>higher snowfall totals<\/strong>, causing slippery roads and icy sidewalks. The <strong>National Weather Service (NWS)<\/strong> issued a <strong>special weather statement through 9 a.m.<\/strong>, warning commuters of <strong>hazardous conditions due to below-freezing temperatures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\u2744\ufe0f-school-closures-delays-across-new-york-and-new-jersey\">\u2744\ufe0f School Closures &amp; Delays Across New York and New Jersey<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f-why-schools-are-delayed-weather-conditions-safety-risks\">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Why Schools Are Delayed: Weather Conditions &amp; Safety Risks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\ude97-travel-advisory-what-parents-commuters-need-to-know\">\ud83d\ude97 Travel Advisory: What Parents &amp; Commuters Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcc5-when-will-conditions-improve\">\ud83d\udcc5 When Will Conditions Improve?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udce2-stay-updated-on-school-closures-weather-alerts\">\ud83d\udce2 Stay Updated on School Closures &amp; Weather Alerts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2744\ufe0f-school-closures-delays-across-new-york-and-new-jersey\"><strong>\u2744\ufe0f School Closures &amp; Delays Across New York and New Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>New York School Districts With Delayed Openings (2-Hour Delay):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Arlington Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Eldred Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Ellenville Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Fallsburg Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Kingston City School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Liberty Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Monticello Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>New Paltz Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Newburgh Enlarged City School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Onteora Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Port Jervis City School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Poughkeepsie City School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Rondout Valley Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Wallkill Central School District<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Wappingers Central School District<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>New Jersey School Delays:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Bethlehem Township School District<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>2-hour delay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/51-million-in-new-york-homeowner-assistance\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2302\">$51 Million in New York Homeowner Assistance \u2013 Just One Requirement to Qualify!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/new-york-bill-permanent-disability-status\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2209\">New York Bill Aims to Offer Permanent Disability Status for Workers Facing Extreme Financial Hardship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/38m-lyft-settlement-new-york-driver-compensation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1890\">$38 Million Lyft Settlement: New York Drivers to Receive Compensation for Unlawful Deductions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f-why-schools-are-delayed-weather-conditions-safety-risks\"><strong>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Why Schools Are Delayed: Weather Conditions &amp; Safety Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <strong>PIX11\u2019s Weather Center<\/strong>, the <strong>snowfall combined with freezing temperatures<\/strong> has led to <strong>hazardous road conditions<\/strong> throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Weather Concerns:<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Icy sidewalks and roads<\/strong> \u2192 Increased risk of slipping for pedestrians and hazardous driving for commuters.<br>\u2714 <strong>Below-freezing temperatures<\/strong> \u2192 Any remaining moisture on roads and sidewalks <strong>could refreeze<\/strong>, worsening travel conditions.<br>\u2714 <strong>Higher accumulations upstate<\/strong> \u2192 Areas <strong>north of NYC received more snowfall<\/strong>, making it <strong>more difficult for school buses and commuters to travel safely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\ude97-travel-advisory-what-parents-commuters-need-to-know\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Travel Advisory: What Parents &amp; Commuters Need to Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea8 <strong>If you\u2019re traveling this morning, take extra precautions:<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Give yourself extra time<\/strong> \u2192 Roads may still be icy, even after salt trucks pass.<br>\u2714 <strong>Watch for black ice<\/strong> \u2192 Especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.<br>\u2714 <strong>Drive slowly &amp; increase following distance<\/strong> \u2192 Sudden stops can be dangerous in slick conditions.<br>\u2714 <strong>Dress warmly<\/strong> \u2192 Wind chills may make it feel even colder than the actual temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcc5-when-will-conditions-improve\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 When Will Conditions Improve?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f <strong>Afternoon Forecast:<\/strong> Temperatures are expected to <strong>rise above freezing<\/strong>, helping to <strong>melt lingering snow and ice<\/strong>. However, untreated roads and shaded areas <strong>may remain slick throughout the day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea8 <strong>Evening Commute Warning:<\/strong> As temperatures drop again overnight, <strong>refreezing is possible<\/strong>, meaning <strong>another round of icy roads for Tuesday morning commuters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/new-york-2025-social-security-payment-dates\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1732\">New York Reveals 2025 Social Security Payment Dates and COLA Increase Details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/new-york-new-minimum-wage-for-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"573\">New York New Minimum Wage for 2025: Key Changes and Effective Dates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/nyc-speeds-up-snap-cash-assistance-processing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2175\">NYC Speeds Up SNAP &amp; Cash Assistance Processing: A Lifeline for Thousands<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udce2-stay-updated-on-school-closures-weather-alerts\"><strong>\ud83d\udce2 Stay Updated on School Closures &amp; Weather Alerts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>For live updates, check:<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Your school district\u2019s official website<\/strong> or <strong>social media pages<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Local news sources like PIX11 &amp; The Weather Channel<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>NYC &amp; NJ emergency alert systems for weather-related advisories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With winter weather causing disruptions, it\u2019s always best to <strong>stay informed and prepared<\/strong> for any further delays or cancellations. Stay safe, and bundle up! \u2744\ufe0f\ud83e\udde3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York and New Jersey woke up to a blanket of snow Monday morning, leading to school delays across the region as officials prioritized student and staff safety. While New York City saw less than an inch of accumulation, areas north of the city experienced higher snowfall totals, causing slippery roads and icy sidewalks. 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