UPDATED: Weather Decision from Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Public schools in Anne Arundel County will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 26, according to school officials.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools previously said that schools would open late but amended the decision before 7 a.m. Here is the official announcement:

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: After further evaluation of the weather and road conditions, all AACPS schools will be closed today. A Code Blue with liberal leave is in effect for employees. With the exception of Unit III personnel, 12-month employees who are unable to get to their work location because of travel, child care or other hardships are encouraged to utilize annual leave & should notify their supervisor of their intent to do so. Unit III personnel must report as required.

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