Snow Day next Tuesday?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Timing if snow has now moved earlier and temps not as high

It keeps changing.

Closing Tuesday is the safest bet.

Things could change once kids are in school and then it’s too late

Start time Tuesday on the computer models is ~1pm. That's a tough call. Snow likely won't accumulate much on pavement at first -- temps will likely be slightly above freezing at the start and you're also fighting the midday sun angle. Roads will likely be just wet at school dismissal times. But also can't say that with anything close to 100% confidence.

Models are also showing possible freezing rain overnight Weds into Thurs. Temps will again be marginal. But Thursday may also be a closure. (Weds is an almost guaranteed closure.)

I’ll be shocked if school’s open Thursday.

Thursday is super warm and rainy which will help wash it all away. Could be a delay.

[Anonymous]

No matter what happens, the Keyboard Warriors here will declare all decisions to be incorrect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Timing if snow has now moved earlier and temps not as high

It keeps changing.

Closing Tuesday is the safest bet.

Things could change once kids are in school and then it’s too late

Start time Tuesday on the computer models is ~1pm. That's a tough call. Snow likely won't accumulate much on pavement at first -- temps will likely be slightly above freezing at the start and you're also fighting the midday sun angle. Roads will likely be just wet at school dismissal times. But also can't say that with anything close to 100% confidence.

Models are also showing possible freezing rain overnight Weds into Thurs. Temps will again be marginal. But Thursday may also be a closure. (Weds is an almost guaranteed closure.)

It is going to be 35 degrees at 6 am on Thursday and going up to 51! Also, it will rain overnight and early morning, getting rid of the snow. Thursday open on time.

Wish they could just do early release on Tuesday instead of no school but I am guessing it will be closed completely and it won't even start sticking until everyone is home.

I’ll be shocked if school’s open Thursday.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if delayed openings count toward a partial snow day in terms of the 10 built in to the school year? We have had 4 days off plus two delayed openings so is that 4 and 2/3? My kids would love a couple of snow days and are old enough to be be home alone so I'm good with snow days--but I don't want to get too close to our limit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if delayed openings count toward a partial snow day in terms of the 10 built in to the school year? We have had 4 days off plus two delayed openings so is that 4 and 2/3? My kids would love a couple of snow days and are old enough to be be home alone so I'm good with snow days--but I don't want to get too close to our limit.

That’s a really stupid thought, sorry. Winter is almost over. And no, 2 hr delays do not count as snow says. lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if delayed openings count toward a partial snow day in terms of the 10 built in to the school year? We have had 4 days off plus two delayed openings so is that 4 and 2/3? My kids would love a couple of snow days and are old enough to be be home alone so I'm good with snow days--but I don't want to get too close to our limit.

That’s a really stupid thought, sorry. Winter is almost over. And no, 2 hr delays do not count as snow says. lol.

I did not think they counted as snow days but wondered if they might count as partial snow days. Only because I know they "built in 10 days" are based on instructional hours and now an actual extra 10 days beyond what is required. I also would not say winter is almost over. Historically we have had more snow in February and March than in December and January.

[Anonymous]

I did not think they counted as snow days but wondered if they might count as partial snow days. Only because I know they "built in 10 days" are based on instructional hours and now an actual extra 10 days beyond what is required. I also would not say winter is almost over. Historically we have had more snow in February and March than in December and January.

2 hour Delays and Early Release do not count towards any snow days. I think that is why you see them (obviously 2 hour delays) used so liberally - because you do not have to make them up.

I think the best case for tomorrow is they schedule a planned 2 hour early release - then the day counts. I'm sure activities after 4pm or something like that will be cancelled. If the projection is an 11-1 storm start time, we at least get the school day in.

No chance of a go on time yet the call for an early release comes mid day - that is an absolute disaster transportation-wise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I did not think they counted as snow days but wondered if they might count as partial snow days. Only because I know they "built in 10 days" are based on instructional hours and now an actual extra 10 days beyond what is required. I also would not say winter is almost over. Historically we have had more snow in February and March than in December and January.

2 hour Delays and Early Release do not count towards any snow days. I think that is why you see them (obviously 2 hour delays) used so liberally - because you do not have to make them up.

I think the best case for tomorrow is they schedule a planned 2 hour early release - then the day counts. I'm sure activities after 4pm or something like that will be cancelled. If the projection is an 11-1 storm start time, we at least get the school day in.

No chance of a go on time yet the call for an early release comes mid day - that is an absolute disaster transportation-wise.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought FCPS went by instructional hours, not instructional days. Therefore every delayed opening and early release does count against the “snow day” totals, but as increments of hours, not finite days. That’s why elementary schools technically have less snow days, because of the 3 hour early releases baked in this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I did not think they counted as snow days but wondered if they might count as partial snow days. Only because I know they "built in 10 days" are based on instructional hours and now an actual extra 10 days beyond what is required. I also would not say winter is almost over. Historically we have had more snow in February and March than in December and January.

2 hour Delays and Early Release do not count towards any snow days. I think that is why you see them (obviously 2 hour delays) used so liberally - because you do not have to make them up.

I think the best case for tomorrow is they schedule a planned 2 hour early release - then the day counts. I'm sure activities after 4pm or something like that will be cancelled. If the projection is an 11-1 storm start time, we at least get the school day in.

No chance of a go on time yet the call for an early release comes mid day - that is an absolute disaster transportation-wise.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought FCPS went by instructional hours, not instructional days. Therefore every delayed opening and early release does count against the “snow day” totals, but as increments of hours, not finite days. That’s why elementary schools technically have less snow days, because of the 3 hour early releases baked in this year.

Correct

[Anonymous]

Even if we go over 10 days, they would apply for a waiver. They don’t care about not using them up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if delayed openings count toward a partial snow day in terms of the 10 built in to the school year? We have had 4 days off plus two delayed openings so is that 4 and 2/3? My kids would love a couple of snow days and are old enough to be be home alone so I'm good with snow days--but I don't want to get too close to our limit.

That’s a really stupid thought, sorry. Winter is almost over. And no, 2 hr delays do not count as snow says. lol.

I did not think they counted as snow days but wondered if they might count as partial snow days. Only because I know they "built in 10 days" are based on instructional hours and now an actual extra 10 days beyond what is required. I also would not say winter is almost over. Historically we have had more snow in February and March than in December and January.

Yes. It reduces the amount of instructional hours that they have saved up beyond the 990. So of school is delayed 2 hours they are 2 hours closer to dropping below the required 990.

There are no extra days. Just hours.

[Anonymous]

They don't need "the day to count". They are nowhere close to using their 13 fake snow days.

[Anonymous]

I can't access the CWG timeline that just posted...any updates?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't access the CWG timeline that just posted...any updates?

1-2pm start time tomorrow. "Little accumulation" until after 3pm. All consistent with the computer models.

[Anonymous]

I don't envy those who have to make the decision for tomorrow...it's a no-win situation. Either they announce early release and people freak, or they announce closure and people freak.