Westfield Schools Go Remote Thursday Due To Snow

WESTFIELD, NJ — With an all-day snowfall predicted for Thursday, the Westfield Public Schools will be remote that day with no afternoon session, said a message from the district.

"Due to the impending winter storm and potentially hazardous conditions, all students and staff will be on remote learning on Thursday, February 18 for the morning session," said the message. "There will be no afternoon session. The district will send another alert on Thursday regarding plans for Friday."

For Union County, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday at 4 a.m. through Friday at 7 p.m. They predict:

• Thursday: Snow, mainly after 8 a.m. High near 28. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
• Thursday Night: Snow before 9pm, then snow and sleet. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
• Friday: Snow and sleet likely, becoming all snow after 9 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Read more about what's expected statewide here: Winter Storm Watch Issued In 17 Counties.

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