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Wave of school delays, closures for icy conditions Wednesday

Here’s a list of closings and delays in the D.C. area

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Many kids in the D.C. area got a snow day Tuesday and will have delays Wednesday morning after melted snow refroze, creating the risk of icy roads.

The 3 to 5 inches of snow began to melt in the area Tuesday, but overnight temperatures fell into the low-10s and remain bitterly cold, Storm Team4 said. Remember, if it looks wet assume that it's ice and be careful when using sidewalks, steps and neighborhood streets.

Here is a selection of delays and closings for some of the major school systems and employers in the region. Our closings page also lists private schools, day cares and other closures.

Schools in DC:

  • D.C. Public Schools will open two hours late Wednesday.
  • Kipp DC and Friendship Public Charter Schools will open two hours late.

Schools in Virginia:

  • Arlington Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • Alexandria City Public Schools will open two hours late Wednesday. Morning Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs are canceled.
  • Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools will open two hours late. Morning preschool (special education) classes will be canceled. Full-day preschool (special education) and Family and Early Childhood Education Program/Head Start classes start two hours late.
  • Fauquier County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.
  • Frederick County (Virginia) Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.
  • Fredericksburg Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.
  • Loudoun County Public Schools announced they will close Wednesday and all activities are canceled.
  • Manassas City and Manassas Park City Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • Spotsylvania County Schools will be closed Wednesday.
  • Stafford County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.

Schools in Maryland:

  • Calvert County Public Schools will open two hours late Wednesday morning.
  • Charles County Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • Frederick County (Maryland) Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • Montgomery County Public Schools announced they will close on Wednesday "due to dangerous conditions and persistent difficulties in ice removal."
  • Prince George's County Public Schools will open two hours late.
  • St. Mary's County Public Schools also will open two hours late.

Employers

  • OPM will be open on Wednesday with an option for unscheduled leave or telework.

Metrobus updates:

Metrobus has upgraded service from its severe snow plan to its moderate snow plan. Some routes will run regular service, but others will have detours. Riders should check WMATA.com and BusETA for their individual routes.

However, WMATA warned that if weather and road conditions worsen, some service may be reduced again.

On Wednesday morning, several bus routes were bypassing certain stops because of icy conditions.

See all school closings here.

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