UPDATE: Weather Closes Putnam Schools Thursday

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — With a mixture of light rain and snow falling across the region Thursday morning and temperatures dropping below freezing, school districts across Putnam County have announced 2-hour delays or remote learning days.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement early Thursday warning motorists to anticipate slippery travel and use extra caution. The NWS said the snow will continue through the rest of the morning commute, tapering off late this morning. Snowfall accumulations around an inch are expected. Roads may become snow-covered, especially on untreated surfaces. Any standing water or snow that initially melted could freeze.

Putnam's testing centers will open at noon. SEE: Putnam Modifies COVID-19 Testing Centers' Schedules

Here is a list of local school districts that have changed their schedules as of 8 a.m.:

• Brewster: CLOSED
• Carmel: CLOSED
• Garrison: CLOSED
• Haldane: closed
• Lakeland: CLOSED
• Mahopac: CLOSED
• North Salem: CLOSED
• Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES: CLOSED
• Putnam Valley: CLOSED
• Wappingers: 2-hour delay
• Yorktown: 3-hour delay

Sources: WHUD Storm Center, district websites, district emails

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