Winter Weather Triggers Widespread School Delays Across the Region
So, here’s what’s going on today — a wave of winter weather has moved through parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and areas around Philadelphia, and it has really shaken up the morning routine for a lot of families. A mix of snow, sleet, and cold rain rolled in early, and because of that, several school districts decided it was safer to delay classes or close entirely. It’s one of those mornings where the weather may not look too dramatic at first glance, but the roads are slick enough that caution is being urged everywhere.
Across Baltimore, wintry conditions were reported before sunrise. Snow and sleet were seen in the northern parts of the city, while areas closer to the Inner Harbor and downtown experienced lighter amounts. It was expected that as temperatures shifted, the wintry mix would eventually transition into plain cold rain for many neighborhoods. Still, the farther north and northwest anyone traveled, the longer that transition was expected to take. Because of this uncertainty, a number of Baltimore-area school systems delayed their start times to give road crews a chance to get ahead of the slippery conditions.
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Similar concerns extended into Pennsylvania and the wider Philadelphia region. Suburbs to the west were the first to see steady snowfall, with places like Reading and Lancaster projected to pick up more than two inches. In and around Philadelphia, the storm approached around 5 a.m., bringing a combination of rain, wet snow, and that tricky “wintry mix” everyone dreads driving in. Areas closer to the city were mostly spared from significant accumulation, but there was still enough mixing to make the morning commute messy.
Because of this, multiple Philadelphia-area districts announced delayed openings. Some counties even reported a light dusting of snow along the I-95 corridor, which kept concerns high. Drivers were repeatedly urged to slow down and expect changing conditions throughout the morning.
Farther into Pennsylvania, the impact was strong enough that some districts moved beyond delays and closed outright. The Allentown School District, for example, reported full closures for the day, reflecting the heavier snow expected in that region. Forecasters predicted the storm would linger through the early afternoon, and the timing alone was enough to disrupt bus schedules and morning routines.
Overall, the combination of unpredictable precipitation, freezing surfaces, and shifting temperatures prompted school systems across multiple states to take the safer route. It’s a classic early-season winter storm — not the biggest we’ll see, but just enough to create widespread disruption and remind everyone that winter is truly here.
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