As a blanket of snow envelops Maryland, the impact is felt strongly in the daily routines of residents, particularly school-goers. The state braces for a significant snow event, with some places expecting more than half a foot of snow. According to WMAR-2 News, Baltimore City Schools are among those taking preemptive action, closing their doors and urging non-essential district office employees to work remotely or take liberal leave.
Weather advisories have been issued, with a Winter Weather Advisory in place for Baltimore City and several counties, including Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Cecil, until this morning. A Winter Storm Warning has been established in the rest of Maryland, anticipating heavier snowfall. The CBS News Baltimore forecasts 2 to 4 inches of accumulation in the advisory area, while the warning zone could see 4 to 6 inches and potentially more in southern Maryland regions.
This weather episode prompts a varied response from school districts; some close, others delay start times, and a few shift to virtual learning. Howard County, Cecil County, and Baltimore City are among the school districts that announced closures. Other districts like Harford County Public Schools are delaying opening by two hours. Meanwhile, Anne Arundel and Baltimore County Public Schools opted for a virtual learning day.
Higher education institutions like Towson University and Johns Hopkins University adjusted their schedules, setting delayed openings at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. to account for the impact of the snowstorm.
