Ice Day Shutters Conroe, The Woodlands On Icepocalypse 2018

THE WOODLANDS, TX — The arctic front that closed schools and municipalities, froze over roadways, and snarled traffic may be hanging around for one more day.

As a result, schools that took no chances with the safety of their students and staff may again decided to close school.

In fact, Splendora ISD and New Caney ISD, have already announced they will be closed for a second consecutive day.

Other schools districts such as Conroe, Magnolia, Willis and Magnolia may decide to follow their lead if officials deem conditions are too dangerous.

There was plenty in the way of dangerous conditions in Montgomery County with several bridges, which impacted trash pickup in some areas of The Woodlands.

Due the closure of I-45 bridges, Waste Management has pulled trucks off the road. They will be operational as soon as they are able, however, residents should expect delays in trash service due to the icy road conditions.

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Offices for The Woodlands Township were also closed as a result of the weather but this didn’t impact essential services such as police, fire and EMS.

In Conroe, city offices were also closed and trash pickup was cancelled and should resume on Wednesday.

Those who hoped to take in a little shopping at The Woodlands Mall to ;pass the time on one of the frostiest days of 2018, only had just a little while after Woodlands Township Chairman Gordy Bunch announced on Twitter than the mall would be closing at 3 p.m. and reopen on Wednesday at noon.

Due the closure of I-45 bridges, Waste Management has pulled trucks off the road. They will be operational as soon as they are able, however, residents should expect delays in trash service due to the icy road conditions.

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Some took advantage of the time off Tweeting and posting pictures at #Icepocalypse2018, #AyDiosFrio18, or simply #IceDay.

The precipitation and freezing temperatures are expected to last one more day with everything returning to normal by Thursday.

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