Storm Forecast Affects 3 School Districts In The Caldwells

CALDWELLS, NJ — A frigid winter storm forecast has created chills throughout the Caldwell-West Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Essex Regional districts.

State officials have imposed highway restrictions now that a nor'easter could produce up to 24 inches of snow beginning on Sunday, and could impact New Jersey well into Tuesday. Authorities say they're also addressing the potential impact on COVID vaccination sites.

Heavy snow is possible and winds could gust as high as 50 mph. More than an inch per hour could fall during the height of the storm, which could be anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, although snow could also fall before then, the National Weather Service said. Read More: Latest Snow Total Estimates, Timing For NJ Nor'easter

CALDWELL-WEST CALDWELL

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District announced that all schools will be on remote instruction and there will be "no transportation out of district" for Monday, Feb. 1 due to forecasts of an impending snowstorm.

The district ramped up its response for Tuesday, which will be a "regular" snow day. According to school officials:

"Due to inclement weather all Caldwell - West Caldwell Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 2. There will be no remote learning, that is, this will be a "regular" snow day. There will also be no transportation to out-of-district schools. A final decision about after school activities on Tuesday will be made tomorrow."

NORTH CALDWELL

“Due to the inclement weather forecast, Monday, February 1 will be a snow day,” administrators in the North Caldwell Public School District stated.

WEST ESSEX REGIONAL

The West Essex Regional district offered the following statement on its website:

"Due to the impending storm, the West Essex Regional School District will switch to fully remote learning tomorrow, February 1; however, all Block 6 classes will be cancelled (1:45 pm - 2:35 pm). Therefore, the remote school day will conclude at 12:17 pm. All in-person/on campus activities are cancelled. Please know we will continue to monitor this storm. The remote learning day can change to a school closure based on the severity of the overnight weather conditions. If there is a need for a complete closure, a notification will go out early tomorrow morning."

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