Schools Will Close Wednesday for Snow Day

The Summit Public Schools will send out an alert to parents at 6 p.m. announcing that schools will be closed tomorrow due to the impending snow storm.

Superintendent Dr. Nathan Parker said the decision is a collaborative effort between administrators and police but also takes into consideration what other districts are doing.

"I think this enables parents to make plans for tomorrow and families," Parker said. "I think it's the right thing do."

Nearby Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Union and Clark have all announced closures for tomorrow.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Union County from 10 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Thursday.

Snow is expected to start late this evening with anywhere from 2 to 4 inches before daybreak. The snow may mix with sleet Wednesday morning but snow will fall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Snow accumulation could total 10 to 16 inches.

Winds will become strong late Wednesday afternoon. Gusts of 35 to 40 mph are possible and as a result power outages are possible. 

The district has also canceled "Rachel's Challenge" which was scheduled for Thursday.