Arlington Weather: County Schools Closing/Delay Policy Explained

ARLINGTON, VA — Prepare for the apocalypse: the D.C. area is projected to get buried under an inch of snow Thursday evening. Although it's iffy at this point, it's possible that schools in Arlington will be delayed or even cancelled. As a result, it's a good idea to brush up on the weather cancellation procedures and policies for your area.

The Arlington County Public Schools website will post updates as soon as they become available on whether schools will be open. You can also sign up for APS School Talk for email updates and text messages, or follow their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

"Whenever snow and icy conditions are in the forecast, APS begins making preparations to ensure that schools can remain open whenever possible," the APS website states. "APS crews communicate closely with County staff to make sure accumulating snow is cleared and icy conditions are treated on bus routes. If a storm occurs during the overnight hours, APS crews monitor road conditions thoroughly and provide updates to the Superintendent."

APS says they will notify parents as soon as a decision is made, typically by about 5 a.m. that day.

For more information on emergency alerts, click here.

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