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PGCPS Changes Schedule For Friday Ahead Of Expected Snow

Prince George's County Public Schools has made a decision about school Friday ahead of the forecasted snow, officials said.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — All Prince George's County Public Schools offices and school buildings will be closed Friday. There will be a two-hour delay for emergency personnel.

High school visual and performing arts auditions have been rescheduled for Feb. 3.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for most of Maryland from 4 a.m. on Friday until 1 a.m. Friday.

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The new storm will bring widespread snow, especially Friday morning. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected in portions of central and southern Maryland on Friday. Residents should plan on slippery road conditions that will affect the morning commute, the NWS said.

The Arctic air coming in behind the storm over the weekend will likely deliver the lowest temperatures of the winter so far in the mid-Atlantic region, AccuWeather said.

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"Saturday is raw, with gusty winds and temperatures struggling to reach the low to mid-20s despite mainly clear skies," the Capital Weather Gang said. "Another cold night is on tap, with lows ranging through the teens."

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