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Baltimore County Schools Make Snow Decision With Slushy Storm Looming

Baltimore County schools made a weather decision with snow squalls possible Friday. The wintry mix could stymie the evening commute.

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With a low-pressure clipper bringing snow and slush to Maryland, Baltimore County Public Schools will close two hours early on Friday.
With a low-pressure clipper bringing snow and slush to Maryland, Baltimore County Public Schools will close two hours early on Friday. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools will close two hours early on Friday with a slushy winter storm heading toward Maryland.

All after-school and evening activities are also canceled. School and central offices will remain open. There is no afternoon pre-Kindergarten.

BCPS announced the news on X, formerly Twitter, just after 10 a.m.

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Brief snow squalls are possible, but minimal accumulation is expected. Isolated areas north of Baltimore could see an inch or two. Snowfall should last one to three hours, drawing a winter weather advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Precipitation returns Monday, with 3 inches of snow likely.

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Read Patch's full forecast for both winter storms.

Related: MD Snow Forecast: 3 Inches Likely Monday, Snow Squalls Possible Friday

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