Amid Easter warnings that could disrupt New Yorkers’ commute on Tuesday, and weather warnings and heavy snowfall in various US states, including Michigan, many schools and colleges canceled classes.
Which schools are closed today?
Schools in St. Joseph, Michigan announced closures for Monday through Sunday evening. According to local media reports, the early decisions from the southern districts increased the likelihood of similar announcements spreading to neighboring areas.
The closures come as temperatures drop and back roads are likely to develop dangerous icy conditions after a weekend snowstorm dumped up to 12 inches of snow across the region.
Northern parts of West Michigan face similar conditions, with rural counties most likely to close. The areas most likely to close cover four counties:
- Rural schools in Oceana County are dealing with challenging weather conditions.
- Newaygo County Districts keep a close eye on road safety.
- Administrators in Mecosta County are evaluating whether travel will be safe.
- Schools in Montcalm County are also considering closing as weather concerns grow.
- Meanwhile, schools in Ottawa County and the Grand Rapids metropolitan area reportedly face minimal risk of closing Monday.
Which universities are closed?
Iowa State University has canceled all day and evening classes for Monday, Dec. 1 due to potentially hazardous road conditions following the Thanksgiving holiday. The university itself will remain open and planning and facilities management teams will be working to clear roads and sidewalks over the weekend.
Iowa State University employees who could not show up Monday were asked to coordinate with their supervisor to work remotely or take a leave of absence, according to a report by cbs2iowa. Students and staff are encouraged to prioritize safety when traveling to campus.
- The University of Northern Iowa announced it will cancel all classes on Monday, Dec. 1, giving students returning from Thanksgiving break more time to travel safely. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday.
Nor’easter warning for New York City
New York is likely to experience 12 to 16 hours of continuous rain or snow as a nor’easter is expected to blow into the city on Tuesday, forecasters said.
The storm is expected to blow into the Big Apple around 6 a.m. (local time) bringing a mix of rain and snow, which could lead to slick roads for commuters heading back into the city after the holiday weekend. Most major cities in the wider region — including Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston — will experience Big Apple-like conditions, the New York Post reports.
Northern New Jersey, along with parts of the lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut, could get up to 3 inches of snow. Accumulations could be significantly higher further north, with areas from Albany to Bangor, Maine, potentially seeing up to 8 inches.
