Portland Weather: Portland, Beaverton, and Most Area Schools on Two-Hour Delay

If you live in Portland and have a child who goes to school, there's a good reason they are walking around with a shocked look on their face - they are processing the fact that they will be going to school on Wednesday.

Portland Public Schools announced that - weather permitting, of course - they plan to reopen schools on Wednesday. Classes will be held for the first time in more than a week.

They are, however, starting two hours late.

Tuesday was the ninth snow day of the year. And, as part of the plan to make up for lost time, late start for elementary and middle schools has been canceled.

"Safety of our students and staff remains a priority and we are optimistic that if temperatures are above freezing overnight, that our plan to open schools on time tomorrow will hold," the district said in a message.

"However, if the current precipitation results in additional icy conditions on roads, sidewalks, stairs and other pathways, we may need to adjust our start time."

Meanwhile, most other districts are following the same playbook.

"We hope to resume classes ontme tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th, with some routes," the Oregon City School District said in a message to parents and staff.

"However, families and staff should plan for the worst-case scenario and hope for the best. Check back in the early morning for updates between 5:30-6:00am."

The same for Wilsonville.

"Wednesday, January 18th will be a FULL DAY of school instead of an Early Release Day," the West Linn-Wilsonvllle School District posted on their website. "This means we will have a normal dismissal time whether we begin at our normal start time or have a delayed start. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions this evening and early tomorrow morning to keep you informed."

Beaverton Schools, meanwhile, is opening two hours late. Buses will be on snow routes. Morning early intervention classes are canceled. No bus service for Bonny Slope and Nancy Ryles and Terra Nova.

Hillsboro has some buses running on snow routes. Buses in Zones 8, 9 and 10 on snow routes for AM pick-up and PM drop-off of students. Click the following link to see the District's snow zone map: http://bit.ly/2iyN7f2.

Oregon City Schools are also opening two hours late as are the Lake Oswego Schools.

Gresham-Barlow schools are opening on time. All buses are on snow routes except for Kingswood.

Parkrose Schools are closed.

David Douglas buses are on snow routes. Schools are on normal late start.

Centennia; School District buses are on snow routes except for route 20.

Photo Portland Public Schools