Schools

Impending Storm Closes Local Schools Friday

Significant snowfall expected over 24-hour period.

A storm expected to drop up to 16 inches of snow on the area Friday into Saturday has forced all schools in Washington Townshp to close Feb. 8.

The announcement was made that both the West Morris Regional High School District and Washington Township Schools District would shut just after 4 a.m.

Both districts announced an early dismissal would be scheduled ahead of the storm's arrival Thursday night.

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Morris County officials say the storm will be "intense" with winds gusting above 40 miles per hour at times.


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