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Snow Day Called For Warren Students On Thursday

Warren and Watchung Hills kids will have a traditional snow day Thursday as the district canceled both virtual and in-person instruction.​

WARREN, NJ — All Warren Township Schools and Watchung Hills Regional High School will be closed on Thursday, due to inclement weather. There will be no in-person or distance learning.

Online classes will not be held due to potential power outages and connectivity issues. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.

Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools in Bridgewater and Immaculate Conception School, Somerville both also canceled school for Thursday. There will be no in-person or remote classes.

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Raritan Valley Community College also switched all classes and campus offices to remote starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and continue all day Thursday.

A "major" nor'easter started to hit New Jersey on Wednesday, producing snow and rain that's supposed to get worse as the evening approaches.

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"Heavy snow and high winds are expected in many parts of the state today," said Gov. Phil Murphy. "Safety is our top priority. We ask that residents stay off of the roads as we deploy resources to clear snow." Read More: NJ Nor'easter Snowstorm 2020: Live Updates

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