School districts across metro Atlanta and South Georgia are continuing to cancel and delay school. Announcements have already been made for Wednesday.
RELATED: Georgia winter weather | Winter Storm Warning issued for metro Atlanta
How long will the snow last? The latest forecast
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the latest on this snow storm moving its way through Georgia.
How cold does it have to be to cancel school?
By the numbers:
According to Atlanta Public Schools, the following guidelines are used to determine when it becomes too cold to operate in a normal capacity:
- Over 60 degrees: No limitations
- Below 60 degrees: A jacket and/or long sleeves recommended
- Below 50 degrees: A coat and long pants are recommended
- Below 40 degrees: Gloves and hats, along with the previously mentioned items
- Below 35 degrees: Indoor recess and PE classes
Children with health conditions, like asthma, may receive special accommodations during cold weather.
Superintendents also take the wind chill and opportunity for frostbite into consideration when deciding whether to cancel school. Unfortunately, there’s no “magic number” on the thermostat to hit.
The National Weather Service wind chill chart. (FOX Weather)
Georgia school district closings, delays, digital learning days
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The Source: School closings are announced by district. The FOX 5 Storm Team, FOX Weather and the National Weather Service contributed to this report.
Attention Georgia residents! Due to the incoming winter storm, several schools across the state will be closing on Wednesday for the safety of students and staff. Here is a full list of schools that will be closed:
1. Atlanta Public Schools
2. Cobb County School District
3. Gwinnett County Public Schools
4. DeKalb County School District
5. Fulton County Schools
6. Cherokee County School District
7. Forsyth County Schools
8. Henry County Schools
9. Rockdale County Public Schools
10. Clayton County Public Schools
11. Paulding County School District
12. Douglas County School System
13. Coweta County School System
Please stay safe and warm during this winter storm, and keep an eye out for any updates on school closures. Share this information with your friends and family to help keep everyone informed. #GeorgiaSchoolClosures #WinterStormSafety
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