Schools
Early Dismissal for Local Schools as Major Snowstorm Approaches
Districts take early precaution as blizzard-like conditions are expected to hit the region.
With the forecasted potential of close to 10 inches of snow being dumped on the area between Thursday and Friday, area schools are taking precautions by dismissing students early.
All Washington Township schools and both high school buildings in the West Morris Regional School District are shutting their doors early Thursday, as the storm is expected to begin bringing precipitation around 1 p.m.
West Morris Central students will be dismissed at 11:44 a.m., and the five township school buildings will be released in a staggered method. See those times here.
Near-blizzard conditions are expected in the area and the National Weather Service is predicting between six and 10 inches of snow in the northern New Jersey area.
Wind gusts could reach 35 miles per hour and temperatures could dip below zero through Friday. Find out more here.
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