UPDATE: Cecil County Public Schools Announce Weather Decision

UPDATE: Cecil County Public Schools issued the following statement at 7:20 a.m.

Schools will be closed for students and 10-month staff today. Central office and all other 12 month employees should report when offices open at 11 a.m.

Previous report:

On Tuesday morning, Cecil County Public Schools issued the following statement announcing a two-hour delay:

Due to inclement weather, schools and offices will open two hours late with a modified pre-K and pre-school schedule.

Conditions will be reevaluated at 7 a.m. and we will communicate if there are any additional changes. Maintenance, operations, and food services employees are to report to work on time for their normal shift unless directed to do otherwise. All other employees are to report to work as soon as possible given road conditions.

Modified Pre-K and Pre-School Schedule

• Morning Session: 11 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
• Afternoon Session: 1:50 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (may vary slightly by school)

Cecil County is under a winter weather advisory until 8 a.m. Tuesday for snow, sleet and freezing rain, which coupled with below-freezing temperatures, could create icy road conditions.

Officials advised using extra caution on the roads.

“What looks wet may be ice,” the Maryland Transportation Authority reported Tuesday morning.

The State Highway Administration (SHA) encouraged drivers to heed speed limits, which are in place for ideal weather conditions.

“SHA asks motorists to drive at the appropriate speed for the conditions this morning and delay travel if warranted,” SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters said Tuesday morning. “Based upon the storm’s path overnight and this morning, road conditions could change dramatically as you travel, so please use caution.”

• See more school delay info from WJZ.
• Check state roads courtesy of the Maryland Department of Transportation.