Weather Closes HCPS Buildings Tuesday, January 26

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Due to inclement weather, Harford County Public Schools buildings will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Technology hub sites and all buildings will be closed to staff, and essential personnel will receive instruction from their supervisors, according to officials.

Staff who can work virtually should do so Tuesday, according to Harford County Public Schools.

"We understand disruptions may occur, and staff are encouraged to continue to support students as best we can," Harford County Public Schools said in a statement Monday night. "If additional changes to the instructional schedule are needed, we will provide that information as soon as possible."

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic for those at Patterson Mill Middle/High School will operate with changes that authorities said were previously communicated.

"If these changes affect your scheduled appointment, you have already been contacted directly by the Harford County Health Department (HCHD)," school system officials said. "If you did not hear from the HCHD, there is no change to your scheduled appointment."

Harford County is under a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Here is the forecast for Harford County from the National Weather Service:

A wintry mix will fall overnight, then rain is likely most of the day Tuesday.

Snow and sleet of 1 to 2 inches may accumulate by Tuesday morning, with less than 0.1 inch ice.

• Before 4 a.m.: Snow and freezing rain
• 4–5 a.m.: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet
• 5 a.m.: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow
• Before 7 a.m.: Freezing rain, possibly with sleet
• 7–9 a.m.: Freezing rain
• 9 a.m. and later: Rain likely

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37 and low of 33 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

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