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NYC School Closings: Spring Snowstorm Gives Kids A Snow Day
A new storm could dump 16 inches of snow on New York City.
MANHATTAN, NY — New York City public schools will be closed on Wednesday as the city braces itself for a snowstorm that could drop up to 16 inches of snow on the city.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday afternoon that all city public schools would be closed on Wednesday.
.@NYCMayor de Blasio just announced that, due to the snow storm, NYC public schools will be closed tomorrow, March 21. @NYCSchools pic.twitter.com/sfX9pqaaK9
— City of New York (@nycgov) March 20, 2018
The National Weather Service has already issued a winter storm warning for the city and surrounding areas starting at midnight on Tuesday until 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Forecasters predict that the total accumulation could be between 12 and 16 inches, and that the heaviest snowfall will start on Wednesday at about 7 a.m. You can get the latest on the city's weather forecast here.
In addition to the school closures, all after-school programs, adult education, YABC programs and PSAL activities are also canceled, the city said.
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