NCWX Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Page County schools closed tomorrow. Also where is the weather sensor at DCA? Next to a Jet or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09-10 analogy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 When we were in NYC this past weekend, we went to the top of the Empire State on Friday morning. It cleared out brillantly after the snow, but it was a bit chilly at the 86th floor. Especially with the wind. I got a great view of Long Island because that was the side of the ob deck shielded from the wind. Looking uptown or toward Jersey, OTOH, was an exercise in character building. But I had to stay up there after bragging about my resiliency to cold to my wife and daughter; face-saving meant face sacrifice. Anyway after enduring that I imaging my daughter can handle tomorrow morning, especially when her outside exposure will amount to 50 feet from the front door to the car, and another 75 feet from the car to the front door of the school. It was a hell of a lot of fun, though, walking through Central Park on Thursday night with the snow coming down. Kind of reminded me of some of the walks I took through the urban parks here during 09-10. But with skyscrapers of course. I'd never been in NYC during the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Also, it's the High School Assessment week in MD for students who failed them and need to take them again. That's probably why not a single MD county in the metro area has closed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I wonder if the school districts are afraid of bus breakdowns? But I'm all in with WinterWxLvr's idea. It seems like jurisdictions are worried about that on the Eastern Shore. Kent County Office of Emergency Services From Kent County Public Schools:Frigid temperatures are expected in Kent County tomorrow morning. Please be sure your child is dressed in layers including hats, gloves, and scarves. If possible, make arrangements to have students wait for the bus to arrive in a heated vehicle. In addition, severe weather conditions may cause unexpected delays such as a bus engine that might not start immediately. Therefore please anticipate delays in bus arrivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Per a Reporter at the Capital-Gazette on Anne Arundel County Schools Allison Bourg @abourg_Capital 2h Per @AACountySchools: Schools are scheduled to open on time tomorrow. Bundle up! #PolarVortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Arlington has gotten emails from principals canceling patrol duty and other morning activities, but telling people to bundle up. Taking as sign school will not close in Arlington tomorrow. I know that the county was meeting on it, and these emails would seem to confirm they do not plan on closing. 2 hr delay for youI also see Fredericksburg City has reconvened and decided to close tomorrow. Had 2 hr delay up earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I think districts are in a tough place re: closings. You know there are those parents who would complain if the school does not close because Tommy has to wait for the bus in sub-zero WCs while OTOH you have the parents complaining that they have to figure out who is going to stay home with the kids if the school closes. The school district is also saving face from the typical media report of poor little Tommy catching a cold because he waited for the bus with no gloves, hat, etc. Even though the parents should be at fault there, the school district would get the negative press. Or you'd have the parent leaving nasty voicemails at the school districts' lack of compassion. I think its better to be safe than sorry IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I keep looking out the window, but where the hell is Polar Vortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Make this post in about 10 yrs I had the same thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I keep looking out the window, but where the hell is Polar Vortex He comes when you are sleeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 2 hr delay for you I also see Fredericksburg City has reconvened and decided to close tomorrow. Had 2 hr delay up earlier Maybe Arlington will do the same. Arlington never really calls anything until the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 He comes when you are sleeping But I wanna see it. The media keeps saying it is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 But I wanna see it. The media keeps saying it is coming Polar Vortex is the anti-Santa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I keep looking out the window, but where the hell is Polar Vortex When he arrives, it'll be like that scene out of The Day After Tomorrow where NYC freezes instantaneously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The only recent example that I can think of of a DC area school system pronouncing "open on time" then changing its mind was for 2/8/10-- Michelle Rhee's attempt to open DCPS on Monday met with organized revolt during the Super Bowl. She changed her mind and schools closed. It used to happen more frequently, especially with DCPS, but most of those were during surprise snowstorms like 2/16/96. Edited to add: 2-hr delay changing to closing happens much more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnis Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Its going to look weird when besides DC they are the only major school system in the DC region open tomorrow Back in 2010, they were the first or one of the first systems to open on time after the blizzard, and they stood alone if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Back in 2010, they were the first or one of the first systems to open on time after the blizzard, and they stood alone if I remember correctly. MCPS? Or DC? Montgomery County opened on time the day after President's Day (2/16/10) while most other large systems had delays. But, by that point-- a week after the second blizzard, it was a fine decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wouldn't mind being up near Watertown, NY for the next few days: * ACCUMULATIONS...MORE THAN 2 FEET TONIGHT...MORE THAN 2 FEETTUESDAY...10 TO 20 INCHES TUESDAY NIGHT...AND 3 TO 5 INCHESWEDNESDAY LEADING TO STORM TOTALS OF 6 FEET IN THE HEART OF THE BAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnis Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 MCPS? Or DC? Montgomery County opened on time the day after President's Day (2/16/10) while most other large systems had delays. But, by that point-- a week after the second blizzard, it was a fine decision. MCPS...I'm probably fuzzy on the details, but I remember there being no place for the kids to stand at the bus stop except in the road or in a 3' snow bank. I was a bit concerned they didn't have a delay on those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 MCPS...I'm probably fuzzy on the details, but I remember there being no place for the kids to stand at the bus stop except in the road or in a 3' snow bank. I was a bit concerned they didn't have a delay on those days. You're right on that--- I think the official line was something like: "well these snow banks aren't going to go away for another week or two, so we might as well all try to figure out to how to work around them." After the Blizzard of '96, MCPS did have 2-hr delays for most of the week after the 1-week closure. But, IIRC, they weren't for all grade levels since there was some sort of standardized testing for middle or elementary school going on that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 When he arrives, it'll be like that scene out of The Day After Tomorrow where NYC freezes instantaneously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnis Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 You're right on that--- I think the official line was something like: "well these snow banks aren't going to go away for another week or two, so we might as well all try to figure out to how to work around them." After the Blizzard of '96, MCPS did have 2-hr delays for most of the week after the 1-week closure. But, IIRC, they weren't for all grade levels since there was some sort of standardized testing for middle or elementary school going on that week. Yep, I remember the 96 delays. It was a bit disruptive, but it made a lot of sense. I was teaching in Poolsville at the time. I guess it always comes down to better safe then sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yep, I remember the 96 delays. It was a bit disruptive, but it made a lot of sense. I was teaching in Poolsville at the time. I guess it always comes down to better safe then sorry. Where do you teach now? I teach at Blair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnis Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Where do you teach now? I teach at Blair. Baker Middle School. I bet first period is going to have a lot of empty desks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Can't wait to see what my husband Nanook looks like after he bikes home from work tonight at 11. (He has prepared himself, but still.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Power just went out for about 15 seconds. A very long 15 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhokie Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Why is everyone hating on old man winter? and how do we know winter is an old man in the first place?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Make this post in about 10 yrs I had the same thought. Remind me. I'll be happy to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Power just went out for about 15 seconds. A very long 15 seconds. Did you breathe during those 15 seconds? I probably wouldn't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Remind me. I'll be happy to. It's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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