News Summary
Leon County Schools have announced closures on January 23 due to hazardous icy conditions following a recent snowstorm that left around 2 inches of snow. With ongoing Winter Storm Warnings and dangerous road conditions, all classes and afterschool activities are canceled. Schools are expected to assess the situation for a possible reopening on January 27, depending on weather improvements. Residents are advised to stay off the roads, and local institutions are also following suit with closures.
Tallahassee – Leon County Schools will remain closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to ongoing icy conditions following a recent snowstorm that blanketed the area with an average of 2 inches of snowfall and ice. With hazardous road conditions persisting, the school district made the decision to cancel all classes and afterschool activities, heeding safety recommendations from local authorities.
Students are expected to return to school on Monday, January 27, provided that weather conditions improve. On Thursday, temperatures in Tallahassee are predicted to reach a high of 43 degrees Fahrenheit, but this will occur late in the day. The city remains under a Winter Storm Warning, with temperatures struggling to stay above freezing.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings regarding the risk of thawing and refreezing, which could lead to even more dangerous conditions on the roads. Authorities advise residents to stay off local roads until conditions improve. Power outages have also been reported in certain areas, adding to the challenges faced by residents.
While Leon County Schools are closing for the day, other educational institutions are following suit. The Maclay School and Florida State University’s K-12 charter school will also close on Thursday, alongside Florida A&M’s Developmental Research School, which is also planning to reopen on Friday, as weather conditions permit.
The Leon County School District is set to assess road conditions on Thursday afternoon to determine if classes can resume on Friday. A decision will be made based on ongoing evaluations. Given the weather forecasts, students should prepare for potential delays and adverse weather during their commute.
Wakulla County Schools have announced a planned reopening for Friday but cautioned families about possible bus delays for student safety. On the other hand, Jefferson County Public Schools will remain closed through Friday due to continuing icy conditions.
In anticipation of changing weather patterns, students in Leon County should prepare for rain showers starting on Monday afternoon, which may disrupt outdoor activities such as recess. As the week progresses, scattered storms are predicted, thus advising students to bring rain jackets to school.
The impact of the snowstorm can still be felt as early preparations are underway for returning to normal operations after a series of disruptions. The forecast indicates potential rain and increased wetness in the Big Bend area and parts of South Georgia by late afternoon, further complicating the transition back to school.
In summary, as Leon County Schools and other local institutions prepare to reopen, continued evaluations will determine safety measures for students’ return. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on road conditions and heed safety advisories from local officials. Classes and normal school operations are tentatively scheduled to resume on Monday, January 27, unless further weather disruptions occur.
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Additional Resources
- Tallahassee.com: Will schools in Leon be open Thursday?
- Wikipedia: Tallahassee
- Weather.com: Tallahassee 10-Day Forecast
- Google Search: Tallahassee Weather
- WJHG: School districts release statements regarding impending weather
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Tallahassee.com: Open or Closed Friday?
- Google News: Leon County Schools Weather
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