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Schools across several states have reportedly announced delayed openings or full closures for Wednesday as wintry weather disrupts—or is forecast to disrupt—parts of the United States this week.
Why It Matters
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings or winter weather advisories across parts of the Midwest, Northeast and Plains as of early Wednesday, warning of multiple inches of snowfall and hazardous travel.
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What To Know
Massachusetts
According to MassLive, the following school districts in Massachusetts have announced two-hour delays for Wednesday:
- Amesbury
- Chicopee
- Marlborough
- North Middlesex
- Whittier Tech
Connecticut
News12 reports that Regional School District No. 20 will be operating on a two-hour delayed start.
The Stamford Advocate reported that the following additional districts and institutions had announced two-hour delays:
- Bloomfield Public Schools
- Bristol Public Schools
- Explorations Charter School, Winsted
- Goodwin University Magnet Schools – Connecticut River Academy
- Goodwin University Magnet Schools – RiverTech
- Goodwin University Magnet Schools – Riverside Magnet School
- Regional School District 12
- Regional School District 14
- St. John Paul the Great Academy, Torrington
The outlet also reported Goodwin University was opening at 10 a.m.
New Hampshire
Dozens of schools have announced either closures or delays in New Hampshire for Wednesday, according to WUMR. The outlet's long list includes Conval Regional School District, Hawthorne Academy, Nottingham School District, Sanborn Regional District, and many more.
New York and New Jersey
Several schools across New York and New Jersey are set to open late on Wednesday, PIX 11 reports.
In New York, this includes Carmel Central School District, Ellenville Central School District, Fallsburg Central School District, Kingston City School District, Monticello Central School District, Newburgh Enlarged City School, Onteora Central School District, Rondout Valley Central School District, while in New Jersey, Kinnelon Public Schools are affected, according to the outlet.
Colorado
According to 9News, the following schools and districts have made announcements for Wednesday:
- Boost Academy: Remote learning only
- Cheyenne Mountain District No. 12: Two-hour delay
- Colorado Springs District 11: Closed
- Lewis-Palmer District 38: Two-hour delay
- Lotus School for Excellence: Two-hour delay
- Miami-Yoder School District 60-JT: Two-hour delay
- University of Denver: Opening 10 a.m.
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What People Are Saying
AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny told Newsweek: "Going forward, the primary impacts from snow across the Northeast, Midwest and Plains will be focused around the Arctic front pushing through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast, sparking snow showers and snow squalls.
"Locations from Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and portions of New England will be the main areas impacted through Thursday. Particularly along the eastern lakeshores around the Great Lakes, heavier bands of snow and squalls could reduce visibility with whiteout conditions at times. Travel disruptions are likely in these zones south and east of the lakeshores."
The National Weather Service said in a forecast for Wednesday: "An active winter-like pattern will continue to bring the threat of winter weather to multiple areas of the country through the end of the week and into the weekend, with a focus on the Rockies/High Plains, Pacific Northwest, and the Great Lakes the next couple of days."
What Happens Next
Additional schools may announce closings or delays, and communities should monitor local reports or check their school calendar.
Update 12/3/25, 12:23 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Alyssa Glenny.
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