Storm Drops 7 Inches; District 196 Cancels Class on Tuesday

Students rejoice!

School District 196 has cancelled classes district-wide on Tuesday, thanks to Winter Storm Saturn that blanketed the metro area with a thick layer of freshly fallen powder overnight.

According to the district's website, along with the cancellation of classes and school-age care, the following programs are also cancelled: Early Childhood Special Education and Family Education classes (ECSE and ECFE), Adult Basic Education classes, Community Education daytime and after-school classes, and all elementary and middle school after-school and evening activities.

Stay tuned — the district will make a decision about high school and Community Education evening activities by 3 p.m.

The winter storm deposited as much as 7 inches of snow during the overnight hours in some Dakota County communities, according to the National Weather Service. The snow is expected to continue this morning, with totals in excess of 10 inches likely in some areas.

Forecasters are calling for a high temperature of 29 degrees on Tuesday, with northeast winds at 10 mph. The winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.

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