3/20/15

No early dismissal - not sticking to the roads, and it'll get harder as we go to stick

March 19th, 2015

If this storm were to occur in January, I would immediately call for a cancellation.  However, given the warmer temperatures, wet snow, and high sun angle, I don’t think the snow will really stick much and will generally be wet, not causing too many issues.  The only issue complicating this is the Winter Weather Advisory (though it’s not a warning).  One way they could go is to call a delay early, but see that the roads aren’t bad, and get everyone in for a day (maybe I just don’t want a snow day). Another way is that they don’t call a delay, notice that not much has fallen and the roads are ok, and get everyone in on regular schedule (I really DON’T want a snow day), with the option of an early dismissal.  Or they could just not risk it at all and call a snow day (please…no).  I usually get burned with wishful thinking, but I’m going to call A TWO-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, though the roads will be no problem in the morning. One weird way or another, I think weather might just win this one.

3/5/15

All forecasters are pretty much forecasting the same thing, but with my most trustworthy ally predicting less and is uncertain.  However, given that the snow will continue into Thursday, I highly doubt they’ll send students in when it is still snowing and roads crews are still attending to current snowfall.  Therefore, I’ll be sticking with my NO SCHOOL THURSDAY prediction. 

3/4/15

A delay is possible, but unlikely, considering the at or above freezing temperatures combined with non-freezing rain and well treated roads. Wednesday will be a NORMAL SCHEDULE.  Also, thinking ahead, Thursday is looking like NO SCHOOL, however, not all forecasters are predicting more than a coating, and it looks like it’s a super complicated storm, so I’ll have to update tomorrow.

3/3/15

An early dismissal IS POSSIBLE, but I’m going to bet on no early dismissal.  Even is there is an early dismissal, the roads should be pretty well taken care of.  But be careful anyway

3/2/15

Yeah, I'll call a delay for tomorrow.  There is plenty of time to clean up the roads, but last time I thought that, they delayed.  Oh wait, the other last time I thought that, they didn't delay.  Ugh...I have no real answer based on anything other than the truthiness of my gut.  DELAY tomorrow is predicted.