| how likely is this gonna turn into a full closure? Asking for a friend. |
50/50. It’s mid-Dec. the sun comes up late. It’s the first ice event of the year so many new drivers (like HSers) haven’t had a chance to figure out black ice yet. Subs are already as scarce as hens’ teeth. Many are elderly and won’t come out with ice or to work on a two hour delay because the kids are bonkers enough the week before winter break. |
| I predict a closure |
Drive them if you think its so unsafe. |
The comment was about virtual school. Teachers don't drive anywhere. They go to their desk or where ever they work and log on. Teachers have no say in when school time starts. So, your comment makes no sense. |
Why would they drive if they think driving is unsafe? LOL |
| Come on, close! |
Amen. |
No. They'll just close school if there's ice. |
No, your comment makes no sense. Where did you reference virtual? Nowhere, just another opportunity to dump on teachers. |
Teacher here. Don't close! I hate having days off when there's no snow to play in. Makes the whole making it up in June miserable! Remember we already had that day off due to the power outage. |
Don’t virtual school teachers report to a MCPS location? I know one and she is not allowed to work from home. She said this was to ensure teachers didn’t experience internet issues or try to care for their own children while teaching. |
| Freezing rain may fall until 1 PM. It’s time to close. |
| Really? I just drive my husband to Shady Grove metro. It’s above freezing. Even Damascus will be above freezing by 8am. |
Per NWS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THISAFTERNOON... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a glaze to around one tenth of an inch. Highest ice amounts will be in the northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore, where sleet could mix in. * WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas including the city of Baltimore and the District of Columbia as well as northeastern and central Maryland. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry precipitation continues into this morning. Warmer air should push in later this morning into this afternoon changing the precipitation to rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && |