Seattle Public Schools Cancel Classes Wednesday, Citing Weather

SEATTLE, WA — With the potential for overnight snowfall, and the high likelihood of sub-freezing temperatures in the morning, Seattle Public Schools announced the cancellation of all classes and student activities Wednesday, Jan. 15.

"Safety is our top priority and multiple factors were considered, including road conditions," the district said in a social media post. "We also recognize that tomorrow is an early release day and recognize the hardship a 2-hour delay would cause families."

On Tuesday, Seattle schools started on a 2-hour delay, with buses operating along snow routes. The district also canceled athletic activities and after-school events, notifying parents by email shortly before noon. A spokesman for the school district said the three possible snow make-up days, as defined in the collective bargaining agreement, are Jan. 29, June 19 and June 22.

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