Weather Message from Baltimore Schools

Public schools in Baltimore will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

District offices will open two hours later than usual, Baltimore City Public Schools officials announced, and employees are on code blue.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Baltimore until 10 a.m. with up to 0.25-inch ice possible from freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service, which said slippery roads were in the forecast until temps rise to the lower 30s Tuesday morning.

The Maryland State Highway Administration advised there were isolated icy patches on roads, particularly on elevated surfaces, and state transportation officials recommended delaying travel plans.

Other Schedule Changes for Tuesday, Feb. 16:

Announcement from Baltimore City Public Schools:

UPDATE: Schools are closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16; District office will open 2 hours late. Employees are Code Blue (Code Blue = Schools closed; district office opens with a 2-hour delay. Essential personnel report on time; liberal leave in effect for nonessential personnel.)