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Snow Day For Brockton Public Schools Friday

Brockton Public Schools cancel all classes Friday, Jan. 7 as the city braces for a winter storm.

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The winter storm is expected to blast most of the state with 6-8 inches of snow during its first storm of the season, hitting especially hard during the morning commute.
The winter storm is expected to blast most of the state with 6-8 inches of snow during its first storm of the season, hitting especially hard during the morning commute. (Mike Carraggi/Patch)

BROCKTON, MA — With an impending winter storm on its way, Brockton Public Schools have canceled all classes Friday, Jan. 7.

The School's Facebook page cites inclement weather expected to create hazardous conditions, especially during the morning commute.

This weather announcement comes after the High School canceled school on Tuesday, due to staffing shortages amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases after the holiday break.

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Snow is expected to start falling early Friday morning — between 3-5 a.m. depending on where you are in the state — and intensify through the morning. Forecasters are expecting a rate of 1 inch per hour from around 6-9 a.m.

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