DC public schools to be closed Wednesday due to weather

Washington, D.C., public schools will be closed Wednesday due to forecasts of a winter storm hitting the area.

Students and teachers do not need to report to school but essential personnel are still expected to work, D.C. Public Schools announced on Twitter.

Due to inclement weather conditions, DCPS schools are closed on March 21. Students and teachers do not need to report to school. However, all essential personnel must report on time. Central Office employees should continue to monitor the media for DC Government decision.

— DC Public Schools (@dcpublicschools) March 20, 2018

Although Tuesday marks the official first day of spring, Wednesday is forecasted to feature freezing temperatures through the day.

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A winter storm warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. and up to 12 inches of snow are expected to accumulate throughout the day.

The snowfall will begin early Wednesday morning and is expected to stick to the roads, making travel more hazardous.

The D.C. area has not seen this much snow this late in the year in more than 50 years.