As a bone-chilling wave of arctic air descends on the Tri-State area, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) has announced that it will shutter its doors for all students today in a preemptive measure against the frigid forecast. The school district confirmed its decision on Wednesday night, citing, "Due to extreme cold, schools will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 for all students," though the staff is still expected to clock in at their regular hours, according to WLWT.
Not to be left in the cold alone, other public schools across the Tri-State have followed suit, although the specifics regarding staff attendance vary by school, which were announced on their respective websites, as detailed by FOX19. Wrapped up in the same chilly blanket, CPS has outlined the criteria for school closures on its website.
The winter escalation will peak with the arctic front’s arrival, introducing a mix of precipitation that will challenge the city’s vehicular ballet. Stray rain showers after 9 p.m. yesterday anticipate a frigid encore, transitioning to light snow showers after midnight, as reported by WLWT. At the same time, the snow's curtain call is expected by roughly 3 a.m. Today, caution on the roads is advised into the morning hours, where anything appearing merely damp may veil treacherous ice.
