Summary
A snow and ice storm began moving across the U.S., leading to school closures in several states. Schools in Texas and Maryland have already announced closures for Monday, while other regions might declare closures over the weekend. Weather warnings are in place, and the storm is expected to create dangerous travel conditions.
Key Facts
- A snow and ice storm started moving across the United States on Friday.
- Many schools across the country closed on Friday due to extreme cold and travel dangers.
- The Diocese of Beaumont in Texas announced Monday closures for its Catholic schools.
- Gainesville ISD in Texas also canceled school for Monday due to weather.
- Maryland's Bowie State University and Towson University will close on Monday.
- New York City might adopt remote learning if in-person classes are canceled.
- Meteorologists have warned that the storm could affect a corridor from New Mexico to New York, spanning at least 19 states.
- Dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and extreme cold are expected as part of the storm's impact.
