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Updated: Area Schools Announce 2-Hour Delays for Thursday, January 23, 2025

As Arctic air brings frigid temperatures to the region, multiple school districts have announced schedule adjustments for Thursday, January 23, 2025:

  • Stafford County Public Schools: 2-hour delay.
  • Spotsylvania County Public Schools: 2-hour delay. Twelve-month and essential employees report on time as safety permits. All other employees report two hours late.
  • King George County Schools: 2-hour delay.
  • Fredericksburg City Public Schools: 2-hour delay. Employees should report two hours late.

Weather Forecast from the National Weather Service

The region continues to experience well below average temperatures due to an Arctic air mass. Key details:

  • Thursday:
    Highs in the upper 20s to mid-30s with a mix of sun and clouds.
  • Thursday Night:
    Lows between 10°F and 20°F, with colder spots in the single digits.
  • Friday:
    Highs will remain cold, reaching the upper 20s to mid-30s, with dry conditions following light snow showers along the Allegheny Front.

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