Arlington Public Schools Change Feb. 12 Schedule Due To Storm

ARLINGTON, VA — All Arlington Public Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to the winter storm.

"Extracurricular activities, games, team practices, field trips, adult education classes, and programs in schools and on school grounds are canceled," APS said early Tuesday night. "Unless otherwise directed by their supervisors, custodial and maintenance staff should report to work at their scheduled time."

Moderate to heavy snow will continue through Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service said. Snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected. The heavy snow will combine with falling temperatures and rapidly stick on all surfaces during the evening commute.

Arlington and the rest of the region are under a winter storm warning from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters are calling for 4 to 8 inches of snow.

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