Somerset County Schools Begin To Call Snow Days For Thursday

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Some Somerset County schools have already begun announcing closures for Thursday due to the snow.

Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools in Bridgewater and Immaculate Conception School, Somerville both canceled school for Thursday. There will be no in-person or remote classes.

"Go outside, build a snowman or any other snow structure and enjoy the day!" stated ICS.

ICS students are encouraged to share their snow day photos with the school be emailing jdonovan@ics41mtn.org.

Remote instruction at SCVTS will resume on Friday.

Raritan Valley Community College also switched all classes and campus offices to remote starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and continue all day Thursday.

A "major" nor'easter started to hit New Jersey on Wednesday, producing snow and rain that's supposed to get worse as the evening approaches.

"Heavy snow and high winds are expected in many parts of the state today," said Gov. Phil Murphy. "Safety is our top priority. We ask that residents stay off of the roads as we deploy resources to clear snow." Read More: NJ Nor'easter Snowstorm 2020: Live Updates

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