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UPDATE: School Closing, Delay Info in Prince George's County
Snow isn't forecasted until after school starts.
By Greg Hambrick and Jenni Pompi
Updated, 8:45 p.m.: With weather forecasts predicting a 100 percent chance of snow Tuesday—up to 5 or more inches—Prince George's schools have decided to turn this four-day weekend into five days off for the kids.
PGCPS will be closed for students Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the forecasted inclement weather. A Code Yellow is in effect—only emergency personnel should report for work.
The weather forecast in Prince George's calls for snow and temperatures falling into the teens Tuesday.
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How does PGCPS make the decision to close schools for inclement weather, and how are parents notified? The school system outlines its policy as follows:
- The superintendent generally makes decision concerning early morning school closings or delayed openings prior to 5 a.m.
- An announcement is then provided to local media outlets in time for early morning broadcasts between 5 and 6 a.m.
- Closings and delays are also updated on the school system webpage, www.pgcps.org. After 6 a.m., staff and parents can also access the school system's Voice Mail Bulletin Board by calling 301-952-6000. Wait for the opening message, and then press the number 1.
- Closings and delays will also be announced on PGCPS TV on Comcast Channel 96 or Verizon FIOS Channel 38.
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