Cranford Schools Chief: Here's What May Happen In Snowstorm

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Superintendent of Schools Scott Rubin said Friday that if a predicted snowstorm blows into the area Monday and Tuesday, schools may go remote with no afternoon sessions. It's too early to tell right now, he said.

Cranford High School is already remote next week due to coronavirus cases.

[UPDATE: Cranford schools will have remote morning sessions Monday; read the latest update here.]

See the current Accuweather prediction for Cranford here. (Spoiler: As of Friday, forecasters predict 2 to 4 inches, but that may, well, snowball.) See the statewide forecast here.

Rubin wrote, "The district, along with its safety partners, continue to monitor the impending winter storm. Given our new educational paradigm, I wanted to share the district’s thoughts in order to best prepare the community.

"As of now, it appears this current storm will be arriving Sunday night/Monday morning and will continue through Tuesday. Currently, we are expecting significant impacts, which could cancel in-person learning on Monday and Tuesday. Although it is still too early to make a decision, as there can be shifts in the storm’s trajectory, please be prepared for the district to transition to remote learning with canceled afternoon sessions on Monday and Tuesday."

He noted, "Preschool and kindergarten principals will provide a follow up correspondence regarding schedules for those populations should we have to transition. We will make a final decision by late afternoon on Sunday.

"Please note that we still have two emergency school closure days built into the calendar," he wrote. "If they go unused they will be 'given back,' i.e. used to shorten the school year. Be well, stay safe, and thank you for your partnership!"

Forecasters predict that the Jersey Shore may be hit harder, with two days of wind and snow. Read more: NJ Coastal Storm: Snow, 45 MPH Winds Possible

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